NYT Mini Crossword

One with an aggressive savings plan? NYT Crossword Clue

9A | 7 letters

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PACKRAT

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

PACKRAT is the 7-letter answer for the clue "One with an aggressive savings plan?". The question mark makes this a wordplay-style clue, so the answer is supported by an indirect reading of the wording. In this NYT Mini Crossword, it appears at 9A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: PACKRAT in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Wordplay.
  • PACKRAT has 7 letters, matching the required slot for 9A.

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Hint

The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 7-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "One with an aggressive savings plan?", 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 7-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
  • The answer slot has 7 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 9A in the NYT Mini Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 9A
Answer length 7
Puzzle type Mini
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