Wordplay
Wordplay Notes
For a blank clue, the missing entry should make the full phrase sound natural, not merely match a dictionary definition.
NYT Crossword
Sat ___ (Brit's GPS) NYT Crossword Clue
Use the hint first, then reveal the answer only if you need it.
Hint
Read the phrase aloud and look for a 3-letter entry that completes the blank naturally.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
Classify this as a fill-in-the-blank and verify that the 3 letters answer fits both the clue wording and the grid position.
- 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.
- For a blank clue, the missing entry should make the full phrase sound natural, not merely match a dictionary definition.
- Short entries are sensitive to crossings; one wrong letter can produce several plausible-looking answers.
- This clue appears at 34D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
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NAV
Explanation
Why This Answer Fits
NAV is the 3-letter answer for "Sat ___ (Brit's GPS)" in the NYT Crossword. The clue is a fill-in-the-blank phrase, so the answer works by completing the wording naturally while matching the grid slot at 34D.
- Grid entry: NAV in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _.
- Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
- This is Down at 34D, so use the Across crossings to confirm NAV.
- NAV has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 34D.
Answer history
Other NYT Crossword Clues Using NAV
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View all NAV clues Position 34D
Answer length 3
Puzzle type Daily
Solver context
Extra Notes for This Clue
Trap
Common Trap
Short entries are sensitive to crossings; one wrong letter can produce several plausible-looking answers.
Crossings
Crossing Notes
This is Down at 34D, so use the Across crossings to confirm NAV.
Editor note
Editorial Note
Classify this as a fill-in-the-blank and verify that the 3 letters answer fits both the clue wording and the grid position.
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History
Clue History
May 10, 2026 Daily / 34D / 3 letters
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