"Spamalot" title Daily / 41A / 3 letters
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"My dear ___ ..." NYT Crossword Clue
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SIR
Explanation
Why This Answer Fits
SIR is the 3-letter answer for the clue "My dear ___ ...". The answer supplies the missing word or phrase in the clue, so reading the clue aloud with the answer inserted is the quickest check. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 47A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: SIR in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _.
- Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
- SIR has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 47A.
Hint
The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 3-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue "My dear ___ ...", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a fill-in-the-blank.
- The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 3-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
- At 3 letters, this is a compact entry, so one crossing letter can change the solve quickly.
- This clue appears at 47A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 47A
Answer length 3
Puzzle type Daily
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History
Clue History
May 26, 2026 Daily / 47A / 3 letters
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