NYT Crossword

Performed some witchcraft, in Valleyspeak? NYT Crossword Clue

121A | 16 letters

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WORKEDLIKEACHARM

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Why This Answer Fits

WORKEDLIKEACHARM is the 16-letter answer for the clue "Performed some witchcraft, in Valleyspeak?". The question mark makes this a wordplay-style clue, so the answer is supported by an indirect reading of the wording. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 121A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: WORKEDLIKEACHARM in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Wordplay.
  • WORKEDLIKEACHARM has 16 letters, matching the required slot for 121A.

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Hint

The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 16-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Performed some witchcraft, in Valleyspeak?", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a wordplay.

  • The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 16-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
  • At 16 letters, this is a longer entry; look for phrase structure as well as a direct definition.
  • This clue appears at 121A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 121A
Answer length 16
Puzzle type Daily
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