June 3, 2026 Daily / 11D / 6 letters
Puzzle clues NYT Crossword
With 44-Down, many an EGOT contender ... or what's spelled out by this puzzle's shaded squares? NYT Crossword Clue
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Hint
This clue points to another grid entry. Check the referenced clue first, then fit this 6-letter answer into the crossings.
How to solve it
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For the clue: With 44-Down, many an EGOT contender ... or what's spelled out by this puzzle's shaded squares?, first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a cross-reference.
- This clue points to another grid entry. Check the referenced clue first, then fit this 6-letter answer into the crossings.
- The answer slot has 6 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 11D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
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TRIPLE
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Why This Answer Fits
TRIPLE is the 6-letter answer for the clue: With 44-Down, many an EGOT contender ... or what's spelled out by this puzzle's shaded squares?. The clue depends on a neighboring referenced entry, so the answer works as part of a paired or linked solve. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 11D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: TRIPLE in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Cross-reference.
- TRIPLE has 6 letters, matching the required slot for 11D.
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Answer length 6
Puzzle type Daily
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