July 26, 2026 Daily / 118A / 5 letters
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"To me, 'sexy' is a ___ with confidence": Allegra Versace NYT Crossword Clue
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WOMAN
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Why This Answer Fits
WOMAN is the 5-letter answer for the clue ""To me, 'sexy' is a ___ with confidence": Allegra Versace". 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 118A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: WOMAN in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
- WOMAN has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 118A.
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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 ""To me, 'sexy' is a ___ with confidence": Allegra Versace", 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 118A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 118A
Answer length 5
Puzzle type Daily
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