NYT Crossword

"That was a close one!" NYT Crossword Clue

10A | 4 letters

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PHEW

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Why This Answer Fits

PHEW is the 4-letter answer for the clue "That was a close one!". The clue points to a specific reference rather than a broad synonym, which is why exact spelling matters. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 10A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: PHEW in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Reference clue.
  • PHEW has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 10A.

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Hint

This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 4-letter slot.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "That was a close one!", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a reference clue.

  • This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 4-letter slot.
  • The answer slot has 4 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 10A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 10A
Answer length 4
Puzzle type Daily
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