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Trip strip NYT Crossword Clue

12D | 3 letters

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LSD

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

LSD is the 3-letter answer for "Trip strip" in the NYT Crossword. The wording acts as a direct definition or close paraphrase, and the crossing entries at 12D help confirm the exact spelling.

Grid entry: LSD in the grid.
Answer pattern: _ _ _.
Clue type: Direct clue.
This is Down at 12D, so use the Across crossings to confirm LSD.
LSD has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 12D.

Answer history

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Hint

Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 3-letter synonym or phrase.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

Classify this as a direct clue and verify that the 3 letters answer fits both the clue wording and the grid position.

Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 3-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
At 3 letters, this is a compact entry, so one crossing letter can change the solve quickly.
Short entries are sensitive to crossings; one wrong letter can produce several plausible-looking answers.
This clue appears at 12D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.

Position 12D

Answer length 3

Puzzle type Daily

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Extra Notes for This Clue

Trap

Common Trap

Short entries are sensitive to crossings; one wrong letter can produce several plausible-looking answers.

Crossings

Crossing Notes

This is Down at 12D, so use the Across crossings to confirm LSD.

Editor note

Editorial Note

Classify this as a direct clue and verify that the 3 letters answer fits both the clue wording and the grid position.

Clue History

April 26, 2026 Daily / 12D / 3 letters

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