NYT Crossword

nd 8 go into 42, for example? NYT Crossword Clue

5A | 13 letters

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FACTORFICTION

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Why This Answer Fits

FACTORFICTION is the 13-letter answer for the clue "nd 8 go into 42, for example?". The question mark makes this a wordplay-style clue, so the answer is supported by an indirect reading of the wording. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 5A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: FACTORFICTION in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Wordplay.
  • FACTORFICTION has 13 letters, matching the required slot for 5A.

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Hint

The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 13-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "nd 8 go into 42, for example?", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a wordplay.

  • The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 13-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
  • At 13 letters, this is a longer entry; look for phrase structure as well as a direct definition.
  • This clue appears at 5A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 5A
Answer length 13
Puzzle type Daily
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