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BUSINESSLIKE
Explanation
Why This Answer Fits
BUSINESSLIKE is the 12-letter answer for "Professional" in the NYT Crossword. The wording acts as a direct definition or close paraphrase, and the crossing entries at 20D help confirm the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: BUSINESSLIKE in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Direct clue.
- This is Down at 20D, so use the Across crossings to confirm BUSINESSLIKE.
- BUSINESSLIKE has 12 letters, matching the required slot for 20D.
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Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 12-letter synonym or phrase.
How to solve it
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Classify this as a direct clue and verify that the 12 letters answer fits both the clue wording and the grid position.
- Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 12-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
- At 12 letters, this is a longer entry; look for phrase structure as well as a direct definition.
- Long entries often include phrase structure, so check word breaks mentally even if the grid removes spaces.
- This clue appears at 20D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 20D
Answer length 12
Puzzle type Daily
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Extra Notes for This Clue
Crossings
Crossing Notes
This is Down at 20D, so use the Across crossings to confirm BUSINESSLIKE.
Editor note
Editorial Note
Classify this as a direct clue and verify that the 12 letters answer fits both the clue wording and the grid position.
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History
Clue History
April 24, 2026 Daily / 20D / 12 letters
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