NYT Mini Crossword

Where the Hangul alphabet is used NYT Crossword Clue

8A | 5 letters

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KOREA

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

KOREA is the 5-letter answer for "Where the Hangul alphabet is used" in the NYT Mini Crossword. The language cue narrows the solve to vocabulary, translation, spelling, or a language-specific term.

  • Grid entry: KOREA in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Language clue.
  • This is Across at 8A, so use the Down crossings to confirm KOREA.
  • KOREA has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 8A.

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Hint

Use the language cue in the clue, then check the spelling against the 5-letter slot.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

Classify this as a language 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.
  • The language cue in "Where the Hangul alphabet is used" is the main constraint beyond the answer length.
  • This clue appears at 8A in the NYT Mini Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 8A
Answer length 5
Puzzle type Mini
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Reference

Reference Notes

The language cue in "Where the Hangul alphabet is used" is the main constraint beyond the answer length.

Crossings

Crossing Notes

This is Across at 8A, so use the Down crossings to confirm KOREA.

Editor note

Editorial Note

Classify this as a language clue and verify that the 5 letters answer fits both the clue wording and the grid position.

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Clue History

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