NYT Crossword

Pen ___ (corresponding pair) NYT Crossword Clue

120A | 4 letters

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Why This Answer Fits

PALS is the 4-letter answer for the clue "Pen ___ (corresponding pair)". 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 120A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: PALS in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
  • PALS has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 120A.

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Hint

The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 4-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Pen ___ (corresponding pair)", 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 120A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 120A
Answer length 4
Puzzle type Daily
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