NYT Crossword

Steve ___, 2003 N.F.L. M.V.P.-winning quarterback NYT Crossword Clue

45A | 6 letters

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Why This Answer Fits

MCNAIR is the 6-letter answer for the clue "Steve ___, 2003 N.F.L. M.V.P.-winning quarterback". The answer supplies the missing word or phrase in the clue, so reading the clue aloud with the answer inserted is the quickest check. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 45A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: MCNAIR in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
  • MCNAIR has 6 letters, matching the required slot for 45A.

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Hint

The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 6-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Steve ___, 2003 N.F.L. M.V.P.-winning quarterback", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a fill-in-the-blank.

  • The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 6-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
  • The answer slot has 6 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 45A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 45A
Answer length 6
Puzzle type Daily
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