NYT Crossword

"There is nothing on earth so powerful as an ___ whose time has come" (proverb) NYT Crossword Clue

15A | 4 letters

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Why This Answer Fits

IDEA is the 4-letter answer for the clue ""There is nothing on earth so powerful as an ___ whose time has come" (proverb)". 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 15A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: IDEA in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
  • IDEA has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 15A.

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Hint

The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 4-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue ""There is nothing on earth so powerful as an ___ whose time has come" (proverb)", 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 15A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 15A
Answer length 4
Puzzle type Daily
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