June 5, 2026 Daily / 45A / 4 letters
Puzzle clues NYT Crossword
New wave band with the 1979 album "Duty Now for the Future" NYT Crossword Clue
Use the hint first, then reveal the answer only if you need it.
Hint
This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 4-letter slot.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue: New wave band with the 1979 album "Duty Now for the Future", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a reference clue.
- This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 4-letter slot.
- The answer slot has 4 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 45A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
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DEVO
Explanation
Why This Answer Fits
DEVO is the 4-letter answer for the clue: New wave band with the 1979 album "Duty Now for the Future". The clue points to a specific reference rather than a broad synonym, which is why exact spelling matters. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 45A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: DEVO in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Reference clue.
- DEVO has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 45A.
Answer history
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Answer length 4
Puzzle type Daily
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