NYT Crossword

Peabody-winning journalist Steve NYT Crossword Clue

51A | 5 letters

Use the hint first, then reveal the answer only if you need it.

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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 5 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 5-letter slot.
  • The answer slot has 5 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears to lean on a named reference or quoted wording in "Peabody-winning journalist Steve", so spelling and context are important.
  • This clue appears at 51A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
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KROFT

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

KROFT is the 5-letter answer for "Peabody-winning journalist Steve" 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: KROFT in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Reference clue.
  • This is Across at 51A, so use the Down crossings to confirm KROFT.
  • KROFT has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 51A.

Answer history

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Position 51A
Answer length 5
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 "Peabody-winning journalist Steve", so spelling and context are important.

Crossings

Crossing Notes

This is Across at 51A, so use the Down crossings to confirm KROFT.

Editor note

Editorial Note

Classify this as a reference clue and verify that the 5 letters answer fits both the clue wording and the grid position.

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