July 15, 2026 Daily / 55A / 4 letters
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One flying in to the coast, maybe NYT Crossword Clue
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GULL
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Why This Answer Fits
GULL is the 4-letter answer for the clue "One flying in to the coast, maybe". The clue frames the answer through an example, so the entry may name a category, member, or related idea. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 55A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: GULL in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Example clue.
- GULL has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 55A.
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The wording suggests an example or category relationship. Look for a 4-letter answer that can satisfy the example.
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For the clue "One flying in to the coast, maybe", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a example clue.
- The wording suggests an example or category relationship. Look for a 4-letter answer that can satisfy the example.
- The answer slot has 4 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 55A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 55A
Answer length 4
Puzzle type Daily
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