June 28, 2026 Daily / 70D / 4 letters
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Pump, say NYT Crossword Clue
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SHOE
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Why This Answer Fits
SHOE is the 4-letter answer for the clue "Pump, say". 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 70D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: SHOE in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Example clue.
- SHOE has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 70D.
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The wording suggests an example or category relationship. Look for a 4-letter answer that can satisfy the example.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue "Pump, say", 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 4-letter answer that can satisfy the example.
- The answer slot has 4 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 70D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 70D
Answer length 4
Puzzle type Daily
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