NYT Crossword

Toys ... or the ends of 17-, 25-, 35- and 48-Across? NYT Crossword Clue

57A | 10 letters

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PLAYTHINGS

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Why This Answer Fits

PLAYTHINGS is the 10-letter answer for the clue "Toys ... or the ends of 17-, 25-, 35- and 48-Across?". 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 57A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: PLAYTHINGS in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Wordplay.
  • PLAYTHINGS has 10 letters, matching the required slot for 57A.

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Hint

The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 10-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Toys ... or the ends of 17-, 25-, 35- and 48-Across?", 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 10-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
  • At 10 letters, this is a longer entry; look for phrase structure as well as a direct definition.
  • This clue appears at 57A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 57A
Answer length 10
Puzzle type Daily
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