NYT Mini Crossword

Type face? NYT Crossword Clue

1A | 5 letters

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EMOJI

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

EMOJI is the 5-letter answer for the clue "Type face?". The question mark makes this a wordplay-style clue, so the answer is supported by an indirect reading of the wording. In this NYT Mini Crossword, it appears at 1A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: EMOJI in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Wordplay.
  • EMOJI has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 1A.

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Hint

The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 5-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Type face?", 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 5-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
  • The answer slot has 5 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 1A in the NYT Mini Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 1A
Answer length 5
Puzzle type Mini
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