NYT Crossword

"___, poor Yorick! I knew him, Horatio" NYT Crossword Clue

14A | 4 letters

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ALAS

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Why This Answer Fits

ALAS is the 4-letter answer for the clue "___, poor Yorick! I knew him, Horatio". 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 14A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: ALAS in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
  • ALAS has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 14A.

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Hint

The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 4-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "___, poor Yorick! I knew him, Horatio", 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 4-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
  • The answer slot has 4 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 14A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 14A
Answer length 4
Puzzle type Daily
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