NYT Crossword

Number added at the end? NYT Crossword Clue

9D | 6 letters

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ENCORE

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

ENCORE is the 6-letter answer for the clue "Number added at the end?". 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 9D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: ENCORE in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Wordplay.
  • ENCORE has 6 letters, matching the required slot for 9D.

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Hint

The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 6-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Number added at the end?", 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 6-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
  • The answer slot has 6 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 9D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 9D
Answer length 6
Puzzle type Daily
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