June 15, 2026 Daily / 27A / 12 letters
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Toy likely to be found at a pop-up store? NYT Crossword Clue
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JACKINTHEBOX
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Why This Answer Fits
JACKINTHEBOX is the 12-letter answer for the clue "Toy likely to be found at a pop-up store?". 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 27A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: JACKINTHEBOX in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Wordplay.
- JACKINTHEBOX has 12 letters, matching the required slot for 27A.
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The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 12-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue "Toy likely to be found at a pop-up store?", 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 12-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
- At 12 letters, this is a longer entry; look for phrase structure as well as a direct definition.
- This clue appears at 27A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 27A
Answer length 12
Puzzle type Daily
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