NYT Mini Crossword

___ shrimp (classic oxymoron) NYT Crossword Clue

1A | 5 letters

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Why This Answer Fits

JUMBO is the 5-letter answer for the clue "___ shrimp (classic oxymoron)". 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 Mini Crossword, it appears at 1A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: JUMBO in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
  • JUMBO has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 1A.

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Hint

The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 5-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "___ shrimp (classic oxymoron)", 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 5-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
  • The answer slot has 5 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 1A in the NYT Mini Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 1A
Answer length 5
Puzzle type Mini
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