NYT Mini Crossword

"Wow, that's wild!" NYT Crossword Clue

7A | 5 letters

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CRAZY

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

CRAZY is the 5-letter answer for the clue "Wow, that's wild!". The clue points to a specific reference rather than a broad synonym, which is why exact spelling matters. In this NYT Mini Crossword, it appears at 7A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: CRAZY in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Reference clue.
  • CRAZY has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 7A.

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Hint

This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 5-letter slot.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Wow, that's wild!", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a reference clue.

  • This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 5-letter slot.
  • The answer slot has 5 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 7A in the NYT Mini Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 7A
Answer length 5
Puzzle type Mini
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