NYT Mini Crossword

With 7-Across, something often marked with a star in elevators NYT Crossword Clue

4A | 5 letters

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Why This Answer Fits

FIRST is the 5-letter answer for the clue "With 7-Across, something often marked with a star in elevators". The clue depends on a neighboring referenced entry, so the answer works as part of a paired or linked solve. In this NYT Mini Crossword, it appears at 4A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: FIRST in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Cross-reference.
  • FIRST has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 4A.

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Hint

This clue points to another grid entry. Check the referenced clue first, then fit this 5-letter answer into the crossings.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "With 7-Across, something often marked with a star in elevators", 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 5-letter answer into the crossings.
  • The answer slot has 5 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 4A in the NYT Mini Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 4A
Answer length 5
Puzzle type Mini
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