NYT Crossword

Platform with a "Super" popular character, in brief? NYT Crossword Clue

71A | 3 letters

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Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

NES is the 3-letter answer for the clue "Platform with a "Super" popular character, in brief?". 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 71A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: NES in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Wordplay.
  • NES has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 71A.

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Hint

The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 3-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Platform with a "Super" popular character, in brief?", 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 3-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
  • At 3 letters, this is a compact entry, so one crossing letter can change the solve quickly.
  • This clue appears at 71A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 71A
Answer length 3
Puzzle type Daily
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