NYT Crossword
"Quit it!" NYT Crossword Clue
Use the hint first, then reveal the answer only if you need it.
Hint
Identify the named person, title, quote, or cultural reference before checking the grid length.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
Classify this as a reference clue and verify that the 4 letters answer fits both the clue wording and the grid position.
- This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 4-letter slot.
- The answer slot has 4 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears to lean on a named reference or quoted wording in ""Quit it!"", so spelling and context are important.
- This clue appears at 18D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
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STOP
Explanation
Why This Answer Fits
STOP is the 4-letter answer for ""Quit it!"" in the NYT Crossword. The clue relies on a specific name, title, quote, or cultural reference, so exact spelling matters more than broad synonym matching.
- Grid entry: STOP in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Reference clue.
- This is Down at 18D, so use the Across crossings to confirm STOP.
- STOP has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 18D.
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Extra Notes for This Clue
Reference
Reference Notes
This clue appears to lean on a named reference or quoted wording in ""Quit it!"", so spelling and context are important.
Crossings
Crossing Notes
This is Down at 18D, so use the Across crossings to confirm STOP.
Editor note
Editorial Note
Classify this as a reference clue and verify that the 4 letters answer fits both the clue wording and the grid position.
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