July 5, 2026 Mini / 6A / 5 letters
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___ Thompson, longest-tenured cast member in "S.N.L." history NYT Crossword Clue
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KENAN
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Why This Answer Fits
KENAN is the 5-letter answer for the clue "___ Thompson, longest-tenured cast member in "S.N.L." history". 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 Mini Crossword, it appears at 6A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: KENAN in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
- KENAN has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 6A.
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The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 5-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
How to solve it
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For the clue "___ Thompson, longest-tenured cast member in "S.N.L." history", 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 5-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
- The answer slot has 5 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 6A in the NYT Mini Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 6A
Answer length 5
Puzzle type Mini
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