NYT Crossword

___ Wilson, four-time M.V.P. of the 27-Down NYT Crossword Clue

7A | 3 letters

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Why This Answer Fits

AJA is the 3-letter answer for the clue "___ Wilson, four-time M.V.P. of the 27-Down". 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 7A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: AJA in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
  • AJA has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 7A.

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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 "___ Wilson, four-time M.V.P. of the 27-Down", 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 7A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 7A
Answer length 3
Puzzle type Daily
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