NYT Mini Crossword

Silly ___ (classic toy) NYT Crossword Clue

5A | 5 letters

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PUTTY

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

PUTTY is the 5-letter answer for the clue "Silly ___ (classic toy)". 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 5A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

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

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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 "Silly ___ (classic toy)", 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 5A in the NYT Mini Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 5A
Answer length 5
Puzzle type Mini
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