NYT Crossword

"Wait just a sec" NYT Crossword Clue

27A | 9 letters

Use the hint first, then reveal the answer only if you need it.

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Hint

Identify the named person, title, quote, or cultural reference before checking the grid length.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

Classify this as a reference clue and verify that the 9 letters answer fits both the clue wording and the grid position.

  • This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 9-letter slot.
  • The answer slot has 9 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears to lean on a named reference or quoted wording in ""Wait just a sec"", so spelling and context are important.
  • This clue appears at 27A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
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HANGTIGHT

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

HANGTIGHT is the 9-letter answer for ""Wait just a sec"" in the NYT Crossword. The clue relies on a specific name, title, quote, or cultural reference, so exact spelling matters more than broad synonym matching.

  • Grid entry: HANGTIGHT in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Reference clue.
  • This is Across at 27A, so use the Down crossings to confirm HANGTIGHT.
  • HANGTIGHT has 9 letters, matching the required slot for 27A.

Answer history

Other NYT Crossword Clues Using HANGTIGHT

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Position 27A
Answer length 9
Puzzle type Daily
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Extra Notes for This Clue

Reference

Reference Notes

This clue appears to lean on a named reference or quoted wording in ""Wait just a sec"", so spelling and context are important.

Crossings

Crossing Notes

This is Across at 27A, so use the Down crossings to confirm HANGTIGHT.

Editor note

Editorial Note

Classify this as a reference clue and verify that the 9 letters answer fits both the clue wording and the grid position.

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History

Clue History

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