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Test for future Ph.D.s NYT Crossword Clue

65D | 3 letters

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Why This Answer Fits

GRE is the 3-letter answer for the clue "Test for future Ph.D.s". The clue works as a direct definition or close paraphrase of the answer. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 65D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: GRE in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Direct clue.
  • GRE has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 65D.

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Hint

Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 3-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Test for future Ph.D.s", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a direct clue.

  • Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 3-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
  • At 3 letters, this is a compact entry, so one crossing letter can change the solve quickly.
  • This clue appears at 65D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 65D
Answer length 3
Puzzle type Daily
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