June 22, 2026 Daily / 15A / 5 letters
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Totally sus, say NYT Crossword Clue
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PHONY
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Why This Answer Fits
PHONY is the 5-letter answer for the clue "Totally sus, say". The clue frames the answer through an example, so the entry may name a category, member, or related idea. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 15A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: PHONY in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Example clue.
- PHONY has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 15A.
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The wording suggests an example or category relationship. Look for a 5-letter answer that can satisfy the example.
How to solve it
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For the clue "Totally sus, say", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a example clue.
- The wording suggests an example or category relationship. Look for a 5-letter answer that can satisfy the example.
- The answer slot has 5 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 15A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 15A
Answer length 5
Puzzle type Daily
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