NYT Crossword

*Reckless motorist in "The Wind in the Willows" NYT Crossword Clue

41A | 10 letters

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MISTERTOAD

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Why This Answer Fits

MISTERTOAD is the 10-letter answer for the clue "*Reckless motorist in "The Wind in the Willows"". The clue points to a specific reference rather than a broad synonym, which is why exact spelling matters. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 41A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: MISTERTOAD in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Reference clue.
  • MISTERTOAD has 10 letters, matching the required slot for 41A.

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Hint

This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 10-letter slot.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "*Reckless motorist in "The Wind in the Willows"", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a reference clue.

  • This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 10-letter slot.
  • At 10 letters, this is a longer entry; look for phrase structure as well as a direct definition.
  • This clue appears at 41A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 41A
Answer length 10
Puzzle type Daily
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