NYT Crossword

"Rise and shine!" NYT Crossword Clue

9A | 5 letters

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GETUP

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

GETUP is the 5-letter answer for the clue "Rise and shine!". 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 9A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: GETUP in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Reference clue.
  • GETUP has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 9A.

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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 5-letter slot.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Rise and shine!", 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 5-letter slot.
  • The answer slot has 5 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 9A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 9A
Answer length 5
Puzzle type Daily
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