NYT Crossword

Poli-___ (certain college major, for short) NYT Crossword Clue

47D | 3 letters

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SCI

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

SCI is the 3-letter answer for the clue "Poli-___ (certain college major, for short)". 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 47D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: SCI in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
  • SCI has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 47D.

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Hint

The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 3-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Poli-___ (certain college major, for short)", 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 3-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
  • At 3 letters, this is a compact entry, so one crossing letter can change the solve quickly.
  • This clue appears at 47D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 47D
Answer length 3
Puzzle type Daily
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