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Noun or verb ... or a description of 20-, 30-, or 46-Across? NYT Crossword Clue

53A | 12 letters

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PARTOFSPEECH

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Why This Answer Fits

PARTOFSPEECH is the 12-letter answer for the clue "Noun or verb ... or a description of 20-, 30-, or 46-Across?". 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 53A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: PARTOFSPEECH in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Wordplay.
  • PARTOFSPEECH has 12 letters, matching the required slot for 53A.

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Hint

The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 12-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Noun or verb ... or a description of 20-, 30-, or 46-Across?", 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 12-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
  • At 12 letters, this is a longer entry; look for phrase structure as well as a direct definition.
  • This clue appears at 53A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 53A
Answer length 12
Puzzle type Daily
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