June 29, 2026 Daily / 47D / 5 letters
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On a need-to-know ___ NYT Crossword Clue
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BASIS
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Why This Answer Fits
BASIS is the 5-letter answer for the clue "On a need-to-know ___". 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 47D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: BASIS in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
- BASIS has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 47D.
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The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 5-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
How to solve it
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For the clue "On a need-to-know ___", 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 5-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
- The answer slot has 5 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 47D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 47D
Answer length 5
Puzzle type Daily
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