NYT Crossword

Slice of Life or nick of Time? NYT Crossword Clue

8D | 8 letters

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PAPERCUT

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

PAPERCUT is the 8-letter answer for the clue "Slice of Life or nick of Time?". 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 8D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: PAPERCUT in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Wordplay.
  • PAPERCUT has 8 letters, matching the required slot for 8D.

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Hint

The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 8-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Slice of Life or nick of Time?", 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 8-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
  • The answer slot has 8 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 8D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 8D
Answer length 8
Puzzle type Daily
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