NYT Crossword

___ pork (dish in a Chinese restaurant) NYT Crossword Clue

79D | 5 letters

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MUSHU

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Why This Answer Fits

MUSHU is the 5-letter answer for the clue "___ pork (dish in a Chinese restaurant)". 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 79D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: MUSHU in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
  • MUSHU has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 79D.

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Hint

The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 5-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "___ pork (dish in a Chinese restaurant)", 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 5-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
  • The answer slot has 5 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 79D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 79D
Answer length 5
Puzzle type Daily
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