NYT Crossword

Warning before your breaking point? NYT Crossword Clue

38A | 5 letters

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ADOUT

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

ADOUT is the 5-letter answer for the clue "Warning before your breaking point?". 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 38A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: ADOUT in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Wordplay.
  • ADOUT has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 38A.

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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 "Warning before your breaking point?", 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 38A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 38A
Answer length 5
Puzzle type Daily
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