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"You get what you give" principle NYT Crossword Clue

64A | 5 letters

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KARMA

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

KARMA is the 5-letter answer for the clue ""You get what you give" principle". The clue points to a specific reference rather than a broad synonym, which is why exact spelling matters. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 64A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

Grid entry: KARMA in the grid.
Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
Clue type: Reference clue.
KARMA has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 64A.

Answer history

Other NYT Crossword Clues Using KARMA

Philosophical idea of "What goes around comes back around" Mini / 6A / 5 letters

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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 ""You get what you give" principle", 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 64A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.

Position 64A

Answer length 5

Puzzle type Daily

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Clue History

June 15, 2026 Daily / 64A / 5 letters

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