NYT Crossword

Was an employee at IHOP, in Valleyspeak? NYT Crossword Clue

23A | 16 letters

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SOLDLIKEHOTCAKES

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Why This Answer Fits

SOLDLIKEHOTCAKES is the 16-letter answer for the clue "Was an employee at IHOP, in Valleyspeak?". 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 23A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: SOLDLIKEHOTCAKES in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Wordplay.
  • SOLDLIKEHOTCAKES has 16 letters, matching the required slot for 23A.

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Hint

The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 16-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Was an employee at IHOP, in Valleyspeak?", 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 16-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
  • At 16 letters, this is a longer entry; look for phrase structure as well as a direct definition.
  • This clue appears at 23A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 23A
Answer length 16
Puzzle type Daily
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