NYT Crossword

Places for hot dates? NYT Crossword Clue

50A | 5 letters

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OASES

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

OASES is the 5-letter answer for the clue "Places for hot dates?". 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 50A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: OASES in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Wordplay.
  • OASES has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 50A.

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Hint

The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 5-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Places for hot dates?", 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 5-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
  • The answer slot has 5 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 50A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 50A
Answer length 5
Puzzle type Daily
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