NYT Crossword

Storybook, say NYT Crossword Clue

30A | 11 letters

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MAKEBELIEVE

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

MAKEBELIEVE is the 11-letter answer for "Storybook, say" in the NYT Crossword. The clue frames the answer as an example or category relationship, so compare both the clue wording and the answer length.

  • Grid entry: MAKEBELIEVE in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Example clue.
  • This is Across at 30A, so use the Down crossings to confirm MAKEBELIEVE.
  • MAKEBELIEVE has 11 letters, matching the required slot for 30A.

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Hint

The wording suggests an example/category relationship, not always a direct synonym.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

Classify this as a example clue and verify that the 11 letters answer fits both the clue wording and the grid position.

  • The wording suggests an example or category relationship. Look for an 11-letter answer that can satisfy the example.
  • At 11 letters, this is a longer entry; look for phrase structure as well as a direct definition.
  • An example clue may ask for a category, member, or related term, so crossings matter.
  • This clue appears at 30A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 30A
Answer length 11
Puzzle type Daily
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Extra Notes for This Clue

Trap

Common Trap

An example clue may ask for a category, member, or related term, so crossings matter.

Crossings

Crossing Notes

This is Across at 30A, so use the Down crossings to confirm MAKEBELIEVE.

Editor note

Editorial Note

Classify this as a example clue and verify that the 11 letters answer fits both the clue wording and the grid position.

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