NYT Crossword

Prepared for some new pet fish, in Valleyspeak? NYT Crossword Clue

108A | 14 letters

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Why This Answer Fits

BUILTLIKEATANK is the 14-letter answer for the clue "Prepared for some new pet fish, in Valleyspeak?". 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 108A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: BUILTLIKEATANK in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Wordplay.
  • BUILTLIKEATANK has 14 letters, matching the required slot for 108A.

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Hint

The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 14-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Prepared for some new pet fish, in Valleyspeak?", 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 14-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
  • At 14 letters, this is a longer entry; look for phrase structure as well as a direct definition.
  • This clue appears at 108A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 108A
Answer length 14
Puzzle type Daily
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