July 5, 2026 Daily / 82A / 3 letters
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Rightmost hour on a grandfather clock NYT Crossword Clue
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III
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Why This Answer Fits
III is the 3-letter answer for the clue "Rightmost hour on a grandfather clock". The clue works as a direct definition or close paraphrase of the answer. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 82A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: III in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _.
- Clue type: Direct clue.
- III has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 82A.
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Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 3-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
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For the clue "Rightmost hour on a grandfather clock", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a direct clue.
- Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 3-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
- At 3 letters, this is a compact entry, so one crossing letter can change the solve quickly.
- This clue appears at 82A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 82A
Answer length 3
Puzzle type Daily
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