June 21, 2026 Daily / 78D / 6 letters
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Price for a return, perhaps NYT Crossword Clue
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RANSOM
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Why This Answer Fits
RANSOM is the 6-letter answer for the clue "Price for a return, perhaps". The clue frames the answer through an example, so the entry may name a category, member, or related idea. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 78D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: RANSOM in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Example clue.
- RANSOM has 6 letters, matching the required slot for 78D.
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The wording suggests an example or category relationship. Look for a 6-letter answer that can satisfy the example.
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For the clue "Price for a return, perhaps", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a example clue.
- The wording suggests an example or category relationship. Look for a 6-letter answer that can satisfy the example.
- The answer slot has 6 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 78D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 78D
Answer length 6
Puzzle type Daily
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