NYT Crossword

Slowly ___ surely NYT Crossword Clue

29D | 3 letters

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Why This Answer Fits

BUT is the 3-letter answer for the clue "Slowly ___ surely". 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 29D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: BUT in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
  • BUT has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 29D.

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Hint

The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 3-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Slowly ___ surely", 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 3-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
  • At 3 letters, this is a compact entry, so one crossing letter can change the solve quickly.
  • This clue appears at 29D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 29D
Answer length 3
Puzzle type Daily
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