NYT Crossword

Oregon senator Wyden NYT Crossword Clue

47A | 3 letters

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RON

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

RON is the 3-letter answer for "Oregon senator Wyden" in the NYT Crossword. The clue relies on a specific name, title, quote, or cultural reference, so exact spelling matters more than broad synonym matching.

  • Grid entry: RON in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Reference clue.
  • This is Across at 47A, so use the Down crossings to confirm RON.
  • RON has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 47A.

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Hint

Identify the named person, title, quote, or cultural reference before checking the grid length.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

Classify this as a reference clue and verify that the 3 letters answer fits both the clue wording and the grid position.

  • This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 3-letter slot.
  • At 3 letters, this is a compact entry, so one crossing letter can change the solve quickly.
  • This clue appears to lean on a named reference or quoted wording in "Oregon senator Wyden", so spelling and context are important.
  • Short entries are sensitive to crossings; one wrong letter can produce several plausible-looking answers.
  • This clue appears at 47A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 47A
Answer length 3
Puzzle type Daily
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Extra Notes for This Clue

Reference

Reference Notes

This clue appears to lean on a named reference or quoted wording in "Oregon senator Wyden", so spelling and context are important.

Trap

Common Trap

Short entries are sensitive to crossings; one wrong letter can produce several plausible-looking answers.

Crossings

Crossing Notes

This is Across at 47A, so use the Down crossings to confirm RON.

Editor note

Editorial Note

Classify this as a reference clue and verify that the 3 letters answer fits both the clue wording and the grid position.

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