NYT Crossword

Willie ___, first Black player in the N.H.L. NYT Crossword Clue

51D | 4 letters

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Why This Answer Fits

OREE is the 4-letter answer for the clue "Willie ___, first Black player in the N.H.L.". 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 51D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: OREE in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
  • OREE has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 51D.

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Hint

The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 4-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Willie ___, first Black player in the N.H.L.", 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 4-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
  • The answer slot has 4 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 51D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 51D
Answer length 4
Puzzle type Daily
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