July 9, 2026 Daily / 28D / 10 letters
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Show that ends in disarray? NYT Crossword Clue
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STRIPTEASE
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Why This Answer Fits
STRIPTEASE is the 10-letter answer for the clue "Show that ends in disarray?". 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 28D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: STRIPTEASE in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Wordplay.
- STRIPTEASE has 10 letters, matching the required slot for 28D.
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The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 10-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue "Show that ends in disarray?", 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 10-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
- At 10 letters, this is a longer entry; look for phrase structure as well as a direct definition.
- This clue appears at 28D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 28D
Answer length 10
Puzzle type Daily
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