NYT Crossword

Wild chase? NYT Crossword Clue

46A | 6 letters

Use the hint first, then reveal the answer only if you need it.

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Hint

The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 6-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue: Wild chase?, 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 6-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
  • The answer slot has 6 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 46A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
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SAFARI

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

SAFARI is the 6-letter answer for the clue: Wild chase?. 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 46A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: SAFARI in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Wordplay.
  • SAFARI has 6 letters, matching the required slot for 46A.

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Position 46A
Answer length 6
Puzzle type Daily
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