NYT Crossword

"Way to go, kid!" NYT Crossword Clue

38A | 7 letters

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ATTABOY

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Why This Answer Fits

ATTABOY is the 7-letter answer for the clue "Way to go, kid!". The clue points to a specific reference rather than a broad synonym, which is why exact spelling matters. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 38A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: ATTABOY in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Reference clue.
  • ATTABOY has 7 letters, matching the required slot for 38A.

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Hint

This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 7-letter slot.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Way to go, kid!", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a reference clue.

  • This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 7-letter slot.
  • The answer slot has 7 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 7
Puzzle type Daily
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