NYT Crossword

"The skin cream you're using must be Neutrogena or CeraVe!"? NYT Crossword Clue

37A | 14 letters

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Hint

The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 14-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue: "The skin cream you're using must be Neutrogena or CeraVe!"?, first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a wordplay.

  • The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 14-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
  • At 14 letters, this is a longer entry; look for phrase structure as well as a direct definition.
  • This clue appears at 37A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
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THATSSONOTOLAY

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

THATSSONOTOLAY is the 14-letter answer for the clue: "The skin cream you're using must be Neutrogena or CeraVe!"?. The question mark makes this a wordplay-style clue, so the answer is supported by an indirect reading of the wording. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 37A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: THATSSONOTOLAY in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Wordplay.
  • THATSSONOTOLAY has 14 letters, matching the required slot for 37A.

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Position 37A
Answer length 14
Puzzle type Daily
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