July 19, 2026 Daily / 96D / 5 letters
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Pound the pavement? NYT Crossword Clue
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STOMP
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Why This Answer Fits
STOMP is the 5-letter answer for the clue "Pound the pavement?". 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 96D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: STOMP in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Wordplay.
- STOMP has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 96D.
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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 "Pound the pavement?", 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 96D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 96D
Answer length 5
Puzzle type Daily
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