July 19, 2026 Daily / 12D / 5 letters
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Spanish folk hero NYT Crossword Clue
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ELCID
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Why This Answer Fits
ELCID is the 5-letter answer for the clue "Spanish folk hero". The clue uses a language indicator, so the answer is best checked as a vocabulary or translation entry. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 12D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: ELCID in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Language clue.
- ELCID has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 12D.
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A language cue is present, so translate or recognize the key term before checking the 5-letter pattern.
How to solve it
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For the clue "Spanish folk hero", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a language clue.
- A language cue is present, so translate or recognize the key term before checking the 5-letter pattern.
- The answer slot has 5 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 12D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 12D
Answer length 5
Puzzle type Daily
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