NYT Crossword

Practically speechless? NYT Crossword Clue

116D | 6 letters

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HOARSE

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

HOARSE is the 6-letter answer for the clue "Practically speechless?". 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 116D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: HOARSE in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Wordplay.
  • HOARSE has 6 letters, matching the required slot for 116D.

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Hint

The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 6-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Practically speechless?", 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 6-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
  • The answer slot has 6 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 116D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 116D
Answer length 6
Puzzle type Daily
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