NYT Crossword

Trouble ___ NYT Crossword Clue

38D | 4 letters

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SPOT

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

SPOT is the 4-letter answer for the clue "Trouble ___". The answer supplies the missing word or phrase in the clue, so reading the clue aloud with the answer inserted is the quickest check. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 38D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: SPOT in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
  • SPOT has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 38D.

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Hint

The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 4-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Trouble ___", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a fill-in-the-blank.

  • The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 4-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
  • The answer slot has 4 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 38D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 38D
Answer length 4
Puzzle type Daily
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