NYT Crossword

T-slots? NYT Crossword Clue

21A | 8 letters

Use the hint first, then reveal the answer only if you need it.

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Hint

The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 8-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue: T-slots?, 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 8-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
  • The answer slot has 8 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 21A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
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ARMHOLES

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

ARMHOLES is the 8-letter answer for the clue: T-slots?. 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 21A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: ARMHOLES in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Wordplay.
  • ARMHOLES has 8 letters, matching the required slot for 21A.

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Position 21A
Answer length 8
Puzzle type Daily
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