Rapper who performed in the Super Bowl LVI halftime show, familiarly Daily / 33A / 3 letters
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"The Chronic" rapper, informally NYT Crossword Clue
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Why This Answer Fits
DRE is the 3-letter answer for the clue ""The Chronic" rapper, informally". 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 43D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: DRE in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _.
- Clue type: Reference clue.
- DRE has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 43D.
Answer history
Other NYT Crossword Clues Using DRE
Dr. ___ Daily / 61D / 3 letters
Puzzle clues Hint
This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 3-letter slot.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue ""The Chronic" rapper, informally", 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 3-letter slot.
- At 3 letters, this is a compact entry, so one crossing letter can change the solve quickly.
- This clue appears at 43D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 43D
Answer length 3
Puzzle type Daily
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History
Clue History
June 16, 2026 Daily / 43D / 3 letters
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