June 28, 2026 Daily / 97A / 4 letters
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Time to give up? NYT Crossword Clue
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LENT
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Why This Answer Fits
LENT is the 4-letter answer for the clue "Time to give up?". 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 97A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: LENT in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Wordplay.
- LENT has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 97A.
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The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 4-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue "Time to give up?", 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 4-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
- The answer slot has 4 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 97A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 97A
Answer length 4
Puzzle type Daily
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