July 4, 2026 Daily / 39A / 4 letters
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Painter ___ Thomas, first Black woman to have a solo exhibition at the Whitney Museum NYT Crossword Clue
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ALMA
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Why This Answer Fits
ALMA is the 4-letter answer for the clue "Painter ___ Thomas, first Black woman to have a solo exhibition at the Whitney Museum". The answer supplies the missing word or phrase in the clue, so reading the clue aloud with the answer inserted is the quickest check. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 39A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: ALMA in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
- ALMA has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 39A.
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The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 4-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
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For the clue "Painter ___ Thomas, first Black woman to have a solo exhibition at the Whitney Museum", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a fill-in-the-blank.
- The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 4-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
- The answer slot has 4 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 39A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 39A
Answer length 4
Puzzle type Daily
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