July 22, 2026 Daily / 23D / 13 letters
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Risqué game that teenagers might give a whirl? NYT Crossword Clue
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SPINTHEBOTTLE
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Why This Answer Fits
SPINTHEBOTTLE is the 13-letter answer for the clue "Risqué game that teenagers might give a whirl?". 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 23D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: SPINTHEBOTTLE in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Wordplay.
- SPINTHEBOTTLE has 13 letters, matching the required slot for 23D.
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The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 13-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
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For the clue "Risqué game that teenagers might give a whirl?", 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 13-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
- At 13 letters, this is a longer entry; look for phrase structure as well as a direct definition.
- This clue appears at 23D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 23D
Answer length 13
Puzzle type Daily
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