June 2, 2026 Daily / 56A / 7 letters
Puzzle clues NYT Crossword
With 63-Across, question hinted at by the beginnings of 17-, 21-, 25- and 48-Across NYT Crossword Clue
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Hint
This clue points to another grid entry. Check the referenced clue first, then fit this 7-letter answer into the crossings.
How to solve it
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For the clue: With 63-Across, question hinted at by the beginnings of 17-, 21-, 25- and 48-Across, 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 7-letter answer into the crossings.
- The answer slot has 7 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 56A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
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WHODOWE
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Why This Answer Fits
WHODOWE is the 7-letter answer for the clue: With 63-Across, question hinted at by the beginnings of 17-, 21-, 25- and 48-Across. 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 56A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: WHODOWE in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Cross-reference.
- WHODOWE has 7 letters, matching the required slot for 56A.
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Answer length 7
Puzzle type Daily
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