NYT Crossword

Sonnet adverb ... or suffix? NYT Crossword Clue

16D | 3 letters

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Why This Answer Fits

EER is the 3-letter answer for the clue "Sonnet adverb ... or suffix?". 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 16D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: EER in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Wordplay.
  • EER has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 16D.

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Hint

The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 3-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Sonnet adverb ... or suffix?", 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 3-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
  • At 3 letters, this is a compact entry, so one crossing letter can change the solve quickly.
  • This clue appears at 16D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 16D
Answer length 3
Puzzle type Daily
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