NYT Crossword

Saint-Maur-___-Fossés (part of Paris) NYT Crossword Clue

59A | 3 letters

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Why This Answer Fits

DES is the 3-letter answer for the clue "Saint-Maur-___-Fossés (part of Paris)". The answer supplies the missing word or phrase in the clue, so reading the clue aloud with the answer inserted is the quickest check. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 59A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: DES in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
  • DES has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 59A.

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Hint

The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 3-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Saint-Maur-___-Fossés (part of Paris)", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a fill-in-the-blank.

  • The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 3-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
  • At 3 letters, this is a compact entry, so one crossing letter can change the solve quickly.
  • This clue appears at 59A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 59A
Answer length 3
Puzzle type Daily
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