NYT Crossword

Roommate who doesn't pay rent? NYT Crossword Clue

111A | 3 letters

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Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

PET is the 3-letter answer for the clue "Roommate who doesn't pay rent?". 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 111A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: PET in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Wordplay.
  • PET has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 111A.

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Hint

The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 3-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Roommate who doesn't pay rent?", 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 3-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
  • At 3 letters, this is a compact entry, so one crossing letter can change the solve quickly.
  • This clue appears at 111A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 111A
Answer length 3
Puzzle type Daily
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