Reference
Reference Notes
This clue appears to lean on a named reference or quoted wording in "What connects these names: Tennessee Williams, Georgia O'Keeffe, Denzel Washington", so spelling and context are important.
NYT Mini Crossword
What connects these names: Tennessee Williams, Georgia O'Keeffe, Denzel Washington NYT Crossword Clue
Use the hint first, then reveal the answer only if you need it.
Hint
Identify the named person, title, quote, or cultural reference before checking the grid length.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
Classify this as a reference clue and verify that the 5 letters answer fits both the clue wording and the grid position.
- Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 5-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
- The answer slot has 5 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears to lean on a named reference or quoted wording in "What connects these names: Tennessee Williams, Georgia O'Keeffe, Denzel Washington", so spelling and context are important.
- This clue appears at 7A in the NYT Mini Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
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STATE
Explanation
Why This Answer Fits
STATE is the 5-letter answer for "What connects these names: Tennessee Williams, Georgia O'Keeffe, Denzel Washington" in the NYT Mini Crossword. The clue relies on a specific name, title, quote, or cultural reference, so exact spelling matters more than broad synonym matching.
- Grid entry: STATE in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Reference clue.
- This is Across at 7A, so use the Down crossings to confirm STATE.
- STATE has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 7A.
Answer history
Other NYT Crossword Clues Using STATE
We have not seen many previous NYT clues for this answer yet.
View all STATE clues Position 7A
Answer length 5
Puzzle type Mini
Solver context
Extra Notes for This Clue
Crossings
Crossing Notes
This is Across at 7A, so use the Down crossings to confirm STATE.
Editor note
Editorial Note
Classify this as a reference clue and verify that the 5 letters answer fits both the clue wording and the grid position.
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History
Clue History
April 21, 2026 Mini / 7A / 5 letters
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