NYT Crossword

___ Schwarz NYT Crossword Clue

104A | 3 letters

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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 104A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
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FAO

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

FAO is the 3-letter answer for "___ Schwarz" 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 104A.

  • Grid entry: FAO in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
  • This is Across at 104A, so use the Down crossings to confirm FAO.
  • FAO has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 104A.

Answer history

Other NYT Crossword Clues Using FAO

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Position 104A
Answer length 3
Puzzle type Daily
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Extra Notes for This Clue

Wordplay

Wordplay Notes

For a blank clue, the missing entry should make the full phrase sound natural, not merely match a dictionary definition.

Trap

Common Trap

Short entries are sensitive to crossings; one wrong letter can produce several plausible-looking answers.

Crossings

Crossing Notes

This is Across at 104A, so use the Down crossings to confirm FAO.

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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Clue History

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