NYT Crossword

"The Second Coming" poet, 1919 NYT Crossword Clue

60A | 5 letters

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YEATS

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Why This Answer Fits

YEATS is the 5-letter answer for the clue ""The Second Coming" poet, 1919". 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 60A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: YEATS in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Reference clue.
  • YEATS has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 60A.

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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 5-letter slot.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue ""The Second Coming" poet, 1919", 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 5-letter slot.
  • The answer slot has 5 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 60A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 60A
Answer length 5
Puzzle type Daily
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