NYT Crossword

Twin city? NYT Crossword Clue

2D | 4 letters

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ROME

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

ROME is the 4-letter answer for the clue "Twin city?". 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 2D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: ROME in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Wordplay.
  • ROME has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 2D.

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Hint

The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 4-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Twin city?", 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 4-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
  • The answer slot has 4 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 2D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 2D
Answer length 4
Puzzle type Daily
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