NYT Crossword

Start to live and breathe? NYT Crossword Clue

51D | 3 letters

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ASI

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

ASI is the 3-letter answer for the clue "Start to live and breathe?". 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 51D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: ASI in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Wordplay.
  • ASI has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 51D.

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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 "Start to live and breathe?", 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 51D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 51D
Answer length 3
Puzzle type Daily
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