NYT Crossword

"Oh, please" NYT Crossword Clue

119A | 7 letters

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Hint

This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 7-letter slot.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue: "Oh, please", 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 7-letter slot.
  • The answer slot has 7 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 119A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
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SPAREME

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

SPAREME is the 7-letter answer for the clue: "Oh, please". 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 119A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: SPAREME in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Reference clue.
  • SPAREME has 7 letters, matching the required slot for 119A.

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Position 119A
Answer length 7
Puzzle type Daily
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