NYT Crossword

Quick timeouts? NYT Crossword Clue

4D | 7 letters

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CATNAPS

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

CATNAPS is the 7-letter answer for the clue "Quick timeouts?". 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 4D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: CATNAPS in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Wordplay.
  • CATNAPS has 7 letters, matching the required slot for 4D.

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Hint

The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 7-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Quick timeouts?", 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 7-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
  • The answer slot has 7 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 4D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 4D
Answer length 7
Puzzle type Daily
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