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What volcanoes do NYT Crossword Clue

56A | 5 letters

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Why This Answer Fits

ERUPT is the 5-letter answer for the clue "What volcanoes do". The clue works as a direct definition or close paraphrase of the answer. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 56A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

Grid entry: ERUPT in the grid.
Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
Clue type: Direct clue.
ERUPT has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 56A.

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Hint

Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 5-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "What volcanoes do", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a direct clue.

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 at 56A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.

Position 56A

Answer length 5

Puzzle type Daily

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Clue History

June 22, 2026 Daily / 56A / 5 letters

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