Make some alterations Daily / 28D / 4 letters
Puzzle clues NYT Crossword
Touch up text NYT Crossword Clue
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EDIT
Explanation
Why This Answer Fits
EDIT is the 4-letter answer for "Touch up text" in the NYT Crossword. The wording acts as a direct definition or close paraphrase, and the crossing entries at 1A help confirm the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: EDIT in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Direct clue.
- This is Across at 1A, so use the Down crossings to confirm EDIT.
- EDIT has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 1A.
Hint
Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 4-letter synonym or phrase.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
Classify this as a direct clue and verify that the 4 letters answer fits both the clue wording and the grid position.
- Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 4-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
- The answer slot has 4 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 1A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 1A
Answer length 4
Puzzle type Daily
Solver context
Extra Notes for This Clue
Crossings
Crossing Notes
This is Across at 1A, so use the Down crossings to confirm EDIT.
Editor note
Editorial Note
Classify this as a direct clue and verify that the 4 letters answer fits both the clue wording and the grid position.
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History
Clue History
April 26, 2026 Daily / 1A / 4 letters
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