May 25, 2026 Daily / 32D / 4 letters
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"The ___ thickens ..." NYT Crossword Clue
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Why This Answer Fits
PLOT is the 4-letter answer for the clue "The ___ thickens ...". 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 32D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: PLOT in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
- PLOT has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 32D.
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The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 4-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
How to solve it
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For the clue "The ___ thickens ...", 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 32D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 32D
Answer length 4
Puzzle type Daily
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