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This is Across at 6A, so use the Down crossings to confirm UPPER.
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UPPER
Explanation
Why This Answer Fits
UPPER works because the clue asks for a direct opposite.
- Grid entry: UPPER in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Direct clue.
- This is Across at 6A, so use the Down crossings to confirm UPPER.
- UPPER has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 6A.
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Other NYT Crossword Clues Using UPPER
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Look for the direct opposite; the entry has 5 characters.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
Classify this as a direct clue and verify that the 5 letters answer fits both the clue wording and the grid position.
- Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 5-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
- The answer slot has 5 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 6A in the NYT Mini Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 6A
Answer length 5
Puzzle type Mini
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Extra Notes for This Clue
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Editorial Note
Classify this as a direct clue and verify that the 5 letters answer fits both the clue wording and the grid position.
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History
Clue History
April 16, 2026 Mini / 6A / 5 letters
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