NYT Crossword

Organic chemistry experiment? NYT Crossword Clue

53A | 7 letters

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HOTDATE

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Why This Answer Fits

HOTDATE is the 7-letter answer for the clue "Organic chemistry experiment?". 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 53A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: HOTDATE in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Wordplay.
  • HOTDATE has 7 letters, matching the required slot for 53A.

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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 "Organic chemistry experiment?", 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 53A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 53A
Answer length 7
Puzzle type Daily
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