NYT Crossword

With 60-Across, invitation to play 38-Down NYT Crossword Clue

17A | 11 letters

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STEPRIGHTUP

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

STEPRIGHTUP is the 11-letter answer for the clue "With 60-Across, invitation to play 38-Down". 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 17A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: STEPRIGHTUP in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Cross-reference.
  • STEPRIGHTUP has 11 letters, matching the required slot for 17A.

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Hint

This clue points to another grid entry. Check the referenced clue first, then fit this 11-letter answer into the crossings.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "With 60-Across, invitation to play 38-Down", 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 11-letter answer into the crossings.
  • At 11 letters, this is a longer entry; look for phrase structure as well as a direct definition.
  • This clue appears at 17A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 17A
Answer length 11
Puzzle type Daily
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