July 26, 2026 Daily / 80A / 4 letters
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Someone who might put you on a list NYT Crossword Clue
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DEAN
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Why This Answer Fits
DEAN is the 4-letter answer for the clue "Someone who might put you on a list". The clue works as a direct definition or close paraphrase of the answer. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 80A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: DEAN in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Direct clue.
- DEAN has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 80A.
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Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 4-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
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For the clue "Someone who might put you on a list", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a direct clue.
- Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 4-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
- The answer slot has 4 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 80A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 80A
Answer length 4
Puzzle type Daily
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