NYT Crossword

"___ the Day" (Thomas Pynchon's longest novel) NYT Crossword Clue

72A | 7 letters

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AGAINST

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Why This Answer Fits

AGAINST is the 7-letter answer for the clue ""___ the Day" (Thomas Pynchon's longest novel)". 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 72A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: AGAINST in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
  • AGAINST has 7 letters, matching the required slot for 72A.

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Hint

The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 7-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue ""___ the Day" (Thomas Pynchon's longest novel)", 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 7-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
  • The answer slot has 7 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 72A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 72A
Answer length 7
Puzzle type Daily
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