NYT Crossword

Tater ___ NYT Crossword Clue

76D | 4 letters

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

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Hint

The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 4-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue: Tater ___, first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a fill-in-the-blank.

  • The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 4-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
  • The answer slot has 4 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 76D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
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TOTS

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

TOTS is the 4-letter answer for the clue: Tater ___. The answer supplies the missing word or phrase in the clue, so reading the clue aloud with the answer inserted is the quickest check. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 76D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: TOTS in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
  • TOTS has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 76D.

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Position 76D
Answer length 4
Puzzle type Daily
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