NYT Crossword

One who's been fleeced? NYT Crossword Clue

58A | 3 letters

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Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

EWE is the 3-letter answer for the clue "One who's been fleeced?". 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 58A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: EWE in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Wordplay.
  • EWE has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 58A.

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Hint

The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 3-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "One who's been fleeced?", 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 3-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
  • At 3 letters, this is a compact entry, so one crossing letter can change the solve quickly.
  • This clue appears at 58A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 58A
Answer length 3
Puzzle type Daily
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