Wordplay
Wordplay Notes
For a blank clue, the missing entry should make the full phrase sound natural, not merely match a dictionary definition.
NYT Crossword
Use the hint first, then reveal the answer only if you need it.
Hint
Read the phrase aloud and look for a 13-letter entry that completes the blank naturally.
How to solve it
Classify this as a fill-in-the-blank and verify that the 13 letters answer fits both the clue wording and the grid position.
AGELESSBEAUTY
Explanation
AGELESSBEAUTY is the 13-letter answer for "P___ANT QUEEN" in the NYT Crossword. The clue is a fill-in-the-blank phrase, so the answer works by completing the wording naturally while matching the grid slot at 44A.
Answer history
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Wordplay
For a blank clue, the missing entry should make the full phrase sound natural, not merely match a dictionary definition.
Trap
Long entries often include phrase structure, so check word breaks mentally even if the grid removes spaces.
Crossings
This is Across at 44A, so use the Down crossings to confirm AGELESSBEAUTY.
Editor note
Classify this as a fill-in-the-blank and verify that the 13 letters answer fits both the clue wording and the grid position.
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