May 18, 2026 Daily / 62D / 3 letters
Puzzle clues NYT Crossword
Superlative suffix NYT Crossword Clue
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Hint
The clue points toward a shortened form. Expect a 3-letter compact entry and watch for initials or common abbreviations.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue: Superlative suffix, first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a abbreviation.
- The clue points toward a shortened form. Expect a 3-letter compact entry and watch for initials or common abbreviations.
- At 3 letters, this is a compact entry, so one crossing letter can change the solve quickly.
- This clue appears at 62D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
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EST
Explanation
Why This Answer Fits
EST is the 3-letter answer for the clue: Superlative suffix. The clue's abbreviation cue explains why the answer is entered in a shortened crossword form. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 62D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: EST in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _.
- Clue type: Abbreviation.
- EST has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 62D.
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Answer length 3
Puzzle type Daily
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