NYT Crossword

Proposed cosmological phenomenon that could make up 70% of the universe — and six squares in this puzzle's grid? NYT Crossword Clue

62A | 10 letters

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DARKENERGY

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Why This Answer Fits

DARKENERGY is the 10-letter answer for the clue "Proposed cosmological phenomenon that could make up 70% of the universe — and six squares in this puzzle's grid?". 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 62A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: DARKENERGY in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Wordplay.
  • DARKENERGY has 10 letters, matching the required slot for 62A.

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Hint

The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 10-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Proposed cosmological phenomenon that could make up 70% of the universe — and six squares in this puzzle's grid?", 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 10-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
  • At 10 letters, this is a longer entry; look for phrase structure as well as a direct definition.
  • This clue appears at 62A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 62A
Answer length 10
Puzzle type Daily
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