NYT Crossword

"This looks like trouble!" NYT Crossword Clue

52D | 4 letters

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UHOH

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

UHOH is the 4-letter answer for the clue "This looks like trouble!". 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 52D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: UHOH in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Reference clue.
  • UHOH has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 52D.

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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 4-letter slot.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "This looks like trouble!", 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 4-letter slot.
  • The answer slot has 4 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 52D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 52D
Answer length 4
Puzzle type Daily
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