NYT Crossword

One living an orderly life? NYT Crossword Clue

61D | 4 letters

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MONK

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

MONK is the 4-letter answer for the clue "One living an orderly life?". 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 61D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: MONK in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Wordplay.
  • MONK has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 61D.

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Hint

The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 4-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "One living an orderly life?", 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 4-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
  • The answer slot has 4 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 61D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 61D
Answer length 4
Puzzle type Daily
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