June 7, 2026 Daily / 6A / 6 letters
Puzzle clues NYT Crossword
___ Waller-Bridge, star and creator of TV's "Fleabag" NYT Crossword Clue
Use the hint first, then reveal the answer only if you need it.
Hint
The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 6-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue: ___ Waller-Bridge, star and creator of TV's "Fleabag", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a fill-in-the-blank.
- The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 6-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
- The answer slot has 6 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 6A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
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PHOEBE
Explanation
Why This Answer Fits
PHOEBE is the 6-letter answer for the clue: ___ Waller-Bridge, star and creator of TV's "Fleabag". The answer supplies the missing word or phrase in the clue, so reading the clue aloud with the answer inserted is the quickest check. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 6A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: PHOEBE in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
- PHOEBE has 6 letters, matching the required slot for 6A.
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Answer length 6
Puzzle type Daily
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