June 21, 2026 Daily / 56D / 4 letters
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Pennsylvania school, for short NYT Crossword Clue
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PITT
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Why This Answer Fits
PITT is the 4-letter answer for the clue "Pennsylvania school, for short". The clue's abbreviation cue explains why the answer is entered in a shortened crossword form. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 56D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: PITT in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Abbreviation.
- PITT has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 56D.
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The clue points toward a shortened form. Expect a 4-letter compact entry and watch for initials or common abbreviations.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue "Pennsylvania school, for short", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a abbreviation.
- The clue points toward a shortened form. Expect a 4-letter compact entry and watch for initials or common abbreviations.
- The answer slot has 4 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 56D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 56D
Answer length 4
Puzzle type Daily
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