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The Beatles' "Back in the ___" NYT Crossword Clue
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USSR
Explanation
Why This Answer Fits
USSR is the 4-letter answer for the clue "The Beatles' "Back in the ___"". 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 41A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: USSR in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
- USSR has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 41A.
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 "The Beatles' "Back in the ___"", 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 41A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 41A
Answer length 4
Puzzle type Daily
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History
Clue History
June 16, 2026 Daily / 41A / 4 letters
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