July 17, 2026 Daily / 24D / 6 letters
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Unearthed? NYT Crossword Clue
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ERODED
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Why This Answer Fits
ERODED is the 6-letter answer for the clue "Unearthed?". 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 24D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: ERODED in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Wordplay.
- ERODED has 6 letters, matching the required slot for 24D.
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The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 6-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue "Unearthed?", 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 6-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
- The answer slot has 6 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 24D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 24D
Answer length 6
Puzzle type Daily
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History
Clue History
May 11, 2026 Daily / 32D / 5 letters
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