NYT Crossword

Pool set? NYT Crossword Clue

55D | 5 letters

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GENES

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Why This Answer Fits

GENES is the 5-letter answer for the clue "Pool set?". 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 55D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: GENES in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Wordplay.
  • GENES has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 55D.

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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 "Pool set?", 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 55D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 55D
Answer length 5
Puzzle type Daily
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