NYT Crossword

Plastic cap? NYT Crossword Clue

32D | 11 letters

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CREDITLIMIT

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

CREDITLIMIT is the 11-letter answer for the clue "Plastic cap?". 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 32D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: CREDITLIMIT in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Wordplay.
  • CREDITLIMIT has 11 letters, matching the required slot for 32D.

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Hint

The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 11-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Plastic cap?", 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 11-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
  • At 11 letters, this is a longer entry; look for phrase structure as well as a direct definition.
  • This clue appears at 32D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 32D
Answer length 11
Puzzle type Daily
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