NYT Crossword

Stylish, as at an awards show? NYT Crossword Clue

51D | 4 letters

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TONY

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

TONY is the 4-letter answer for the clue "Stylish, as at an awards show?". 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: TONY in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Wordplay.
  • TONY has 4 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 4-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Stylish, as at an awards show?", 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 4-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
  • The answer slot has 4 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 51D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 51D
Answer length 4
Puzzle type Daily
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