NYT Crossword

Rock instrument? NYT Crossword Clue

61A | 9 letters

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STONETOOL

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

STONETOOL is the 9-letter answer for the clue "Rock instrument?". 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 61A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: STONETOOL in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Wordplay.
  • STONETOOL has 9 letters, matching the required slot for 61A.

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Hint

The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 9-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Rock instrument?", 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 9-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
  • The answer slot has 9 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 61A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 61A
Answer length 9
Puzzle type Daily
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