June 21, 2026 Daily / 117D / 5 letters
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Spelling bee? NYT Crossword Clue
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COVEN
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Why This Answer Fits
COVEN is the 5-letter answer for the clue "Spelling bee?". 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 117D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: COVEN in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Wordplay.
- COVEN has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 117D.
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The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 5-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue "Spelling bee?", 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 5-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
- The answer slot has 5 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 117D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 117D
Answer length 5
Puzzle type Daily
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