NYT Crossword

Peter ___, physicist with a field and a particle named for him NYT Crossword Clue

17A | 5 letters

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Why This Answer Fits

HIGGS is the 5-letter answer for the clue "Peter ___, physicist with a field and a particle named for him". 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 17A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: HIGGS in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
  • HIGGS has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 17A.

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Hint

The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 5-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Peter ___, physicist with a field and a particle named for him", 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 5-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
  • The answer slot has 5 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 17A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 17A
Answer length 5
Puzzle type Daily
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