June 23, 2026 Daily / 10D / 6 letters
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New York's ___ Island NYT Crossword Clue
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STATEN
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Why This Answer Fits
STATEN is the 6-letter answer for the clue "New York's ___ Island". 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 10D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: STATEN in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
- STATEN has 6 letters, matching the required slot for 10D.
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The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 6-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
How to solve it
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For the clue "New York's ___ Island", 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 6-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
- The answer slot has 6 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 10D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 10D
Answer length 6
Puzzle type Daily
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