NYT Crossword

___ will NYT Crossword Clue

42A | 3 letters

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Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

ILL is the 3-letter answer for the clue "___ will". The answer supplies the missing word or phrase in the clue, so reading the clue aloud with the answer inserted is the quickest check. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 42A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: ILL in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
  • ILL has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 42A.

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Hint

The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 3-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "___ will", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a fill-in-the-blank.

  • The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 3-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
  • At 3 letters, this is a compact entry, so one crossing letter can change the solve quickly.
  • This clue appears at 42A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 42A
Answer length 3
Puzzle type Daily
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