NYT Crossword

Pioneering civil rights activist ___ Arnold Hedgeman NYT Crossword Clue

46D | 4 letters

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Why This Answer Fits

ANNA is the 4-letter answer for the clue "Pioneering civil rights activist ___ Arnold Hedgeman". 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 46D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: ANNA in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
  • ANNA has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 46D.

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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 "Pioneering civil rights activist ___ Arnold Hedgeman", 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 46D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 46D
Answer length 4
Puzzle type Daily
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