What "E" stands for in the musical mnemonic EGBDF Mini / 5A / 5 letters
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___ so often NYT Crossword Clue
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EVERY
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Why This Answer Fits
EVERY is the 5-letter answer for the clue "___ so often". 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 61A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: EVERY in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
- EVERY has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 61A.
Hint
The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 5-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue "___ so often", 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 61A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 61A
Answer length 5
Puzzle type Daily
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History
Clue History
June 21, 2026 Daily / 61A / 5 letters
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