NYT Crossword

Things taken on a walk? NYT Crossword Clue

47D | 5 letters

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STEPS

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

STEPS is the 5-letter answer for the clue "Things taken on a walk?". 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 47D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: STEPS in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Wordplay.
  • STEPS has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 47D.

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Hint

The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 5-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Things taken on a walk?", 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 5-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
  • The answer slot has 5 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 47D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 47D
Answer length 5
Puzzle type Daily
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