NYT's disrupted by a strike order for writers (6) Crossword Clue Minute Cryptic Clue Answer for 13 November 2024
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Updated Nov 13, 2024
Crossword Answer: NYT's disrupted by a strike order for writers (6)
Let’s find the answers to NYT's disrupted by a strike order for writers (6) for the November 12, 2024 edition of crossword puzzle. Answer Contains 6 letters. Start with D and end with E, and the possible solutions are SYNTAX., SPHINX, SCOLEX.
The answer is SYNTAX.
In the clue "NYT's disrupted by a strike order for writers (6)," the answer is "SYNTAX." To decode this, start by recognizing "NYT's disrupted" suggests an anagram of "NYT." When "NYT" is jumbled or disrupted, it forms "SYNT," part of the solution. The clue then uses "a strike" to signify the letter "X," often seen as shorthand for a cross or strike symbol. Together, "SYNT" and "X" form "SYNTAX." The term "syntax" refers to the arrangement of words in writing, fitting well with "order for writers." The whole clue cleverly points toward a fundamental aspect of language that writers structure in their work.