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Venus, or sometimes Mercury NYT Crossword Clue

5D | 11 letters

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MORNINGSTAR

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Why This Answer Fits

MORNINGSTAR is the 11-letter answer for the clue "Venus, or sometimes Mercury". The clue works as a direct definition or close paraphrase of the answer. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 5D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: MORNINGSTAR in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Direct clue.
  • MORNINGSTAR has 11 letters, matching the required slot for 5D.

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Hint

Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test an 11-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Venus, or sometimes Mercury", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a direct clue.

  • Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test an 11-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
  • At 11 letters, this is a longer entry; look for phrase structure as well as a direct definition.
  • This clue appears at 5D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 5D
Answer length 11
Puzzle type Daily
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