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White blood cell producer said to be shaped like a coffee bean NYT Crossword Clue

5D | 6 letters

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SPLEEN

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Why This Answer Fits

SPLEEN is the 6-letter answer for the clue "White blood cell producer said to be shaped like a coffee bean". The clue works as a direct definition or close paraphrase of the answer. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 5D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: SPLEEN in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Direct clue.
  • SPLEEN has 6 letters, matching the required slot for 5D.

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Hint

Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 6-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "White blood cell producer said to be shaped like a coffee bean", 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 6-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
  • The answer slot has 6 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 5D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 5D
Answer length 6
Puzzle type Daily
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