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"Sleigh's loaded and ready! How are you feeling, Santa?" NYT Crossword Clue

17A | 10 letters

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JOLLYROGER

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Why This Answer Fits

JOLLYROGER is the 10-letter answer for the clue "Sleigh's loaded and ready! How are you feeling, Santa?". The clue points to a specific reference rather than a broad synonym, which is why exact spelling matters. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 17A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

Grid entry: JOLLYROGER in the grid.
Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
Clue type: Reference clue.
JOLLYROGER has 10 letters, matching the required slot for 17A.

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Hint

This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 10-letter slot.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Sleigh's loaded and ready! How are you feeling, Santa?", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a reference clue.

This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 10-letter slot.
At 10 letters, this is a longer entry; look for phrase structure as well as a direct definition.
This clue appears at 17A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.

Position 17A

Answer length 10

Puzzle type Daily

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Clue History

June 24, 2026 Daily / 17A / 10 letters

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