NYT Crossword
Small marsupial whose name is spelled using only the letters of TROP NYT Crossword Clue
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Hint
This clue is asking for a compact abbreviation-style entry.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue: Small marsupial whose name is spelled using only the letters of TROP, first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a abbreviation.
- The clue points toward a shortened form. Expect a 7-letter compact entry and watch for initials or common abbreviations.
- The answer slot has 7 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 37D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
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POTOROO
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Why This Answer Fits
POTOROO is the 7-letter answer for the clue: Small marsupial whose name is spelled using only the letters of TROP. The clue's abbreviation cue explains why the answer is entered in a shortened crossword form. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 37D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: POTOROO in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Abbreviation.
- POTOROO has 7 letters, matching the required slot for 37D.
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