Give a buzz Daily / 115A / 5 letters
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Word after smart or flip NYT Crossword Clue
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PHONE
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Why This Answer Fits
PHONE is the 5-letter answer for the clue "Word after smart or flip". The clue works as a direct definition or close paraphrase of the answer. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 14D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: PHONE in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Direct clue.
- PHONE has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 14D.
Answer history
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Puzzle clues Hint
Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 5-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue "Word after smart or flip", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a direct clue.
- Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 5-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
- The answer slot has 5 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 14D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 14D
Answer length 5
Puzzle type Daily
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History
Clue History
June 30, 2026 Daily / 14D / 5 letters
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