NYT Crossword

Tasty item that, paradoxically, can have "ugh" in the middle NYT Crossword Clue

40A | 5 letters

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

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Hint

Identify the named person, title, quote, or cultural reference before checking the grid length.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

Classify this as a reference clue and verify that the 5 letters answer fits both the clue wording and the grid position.

  • This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 5-letter slot.
  • The answer slot has 5 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears to lean on a named reference or quoted wording in "Tasty item that, paradoxically, can have "ugh" in the middle", so spelling and context are important.
  • This clue appears at 40A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
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DONUT

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

DONUT is the 5-letter answer for "Tasty item that, paradoxically, can have "ugh" in the middle" in the NYT Crossword. The clue relies on a specific name, title, quote, or cultural reference, so exact spelling matters more than broad synonym matching.

  • Grid entry: DONUT in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Reference clue.
  • This is Across at 40A, so use the Down crossings to confirm DONUT.
  • DONUT has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 40A.

Answer history

Other NYT Crossword Clues Using DONUT

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Position 40A
Answer length 5
Puzzle type Daily
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Extra Notes for This Clue

Reference

Reference Notes

This clue appears to lean on a named reference or quoted wording in "Tasty item that, paradoxically, can have "ugh" in the middle", so spelling and context are important.

Crossings

Crossing Notes

This is Across at 40A, so use the Down crossings to confirm DONUT.

Editor note

Editorial Note

Classify this as a reference clue and verify that the 5 letters answer fits both the clue wording and the grid position.

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History

Clue History

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