July 19, 2026 Daily / 91D / 5 letters
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___ slalom (event at the Summer Olympics) NYT Crossword Clue
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CANOE
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Why This Answer Fits
CANOE is the 5-letter answer for the clue "___ slalom (event at the Summer Olympics)". 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 Crossword, it appears at 91D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: CANOE in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
- CANOE has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 91D.
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The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 5-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
How to solve it
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For the clue "___ slalom (event at the Summer Olympics)", 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 91D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 91D
Answer length 5
Puzzle type Daily
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