July 11, 2026 Daily / 58A / 10 letters
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What's kraken? NYT Crossword Clue
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SEAMONSTER
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Why This Answer Fits
SEAMONSTER is the 10-letter answer for the clue "What's kraken?". 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 58A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: SEAMONSTER in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Wordplay.
- SEAMONSTER has 10 letters, matching the required slot for 58A.
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The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 10-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue "What's kraken?", 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 10-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
- At 10 letters, this is a longer entry; look for phrase structure as well as a direct definition.
- This clue appears at 58A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 58A
Answer length 10
Puzzle type Daily
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