NYT Crossword

Way to look inward, in brief? NYT Crossword Clue

54D | 3 letters

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MRI

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

MRI is the 3-letter answer for the clue "Way to look inward, in brief?". 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 54D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: MRI in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Wordplay.
  • MRI has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 54D.

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Hint

The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 3-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Way to look inward, in brief?", 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 3-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
  • At 3 letters, this is a compact entry, so one crossing letter can change the solve quickly.
  • This clue appears at 54D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 54D
Answer length 3
Puzzle type Daily
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