NYT Prime cut of beef … or 5-Across, literally? Crossword Clue Puzzle Answer from August 19, 2024
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Updated Aug 19, 2024
Prime cut of beef … or 5-Across, literally? NYT Crossword Clue Answer
Let’s find the answers to Prime cut of beef … or 5-Across, literally? NYT for the 19 August 2024 edition of NYT crossword puzzle. Answer Contains 10 letters. Start with T and end with N, and the possible solutions are TRAJECTION,TACHYKININ,TOPSIRLOIN.
The answer is TOPSIRLOIN.
The crossword clue "Prime cut of beef … or 5-Across, literally?" with the answer "TOP SIRLOIN" refers to both a specific high-quality cut of beef and a literal interpretation of the wordplay involved. "Top sirloin" is a well-known, tender cut of meat prized for its flavor and texture, often considered one of the best parts of a steak.
In the context of a crossword puzzle, the clue cleverly suggests that "Top sirloin" could also be seen as the top (or best) answer for the word "sirloin" in a different clue (in this case, 5-Across). The word "top" here serves a dual purpose: it identifies the prime nature of the beef cut and hints at a metaphorical "top" or ideal answer in the puzzle.
This clue last seen in NYT Crossword Puzzle on August 19, 2024. You can also get all other NYT's Crossword clues hints and answers here.
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