What fits try to tag nyt?

[laravinson]

I’m currently stuck on a short action clue. The clue reads try to tag nyt. I tested several verbs that match the meaning. Unfortunately none of them fit the grid cleanly. I might be overthinking it at this point. Can someone help with try to tag nyt?

 

[Lucifer]

The response to the question What fits try to tag in the Crossword or Mini in the NYT is usually TAGS. In ordinary colloquial or online lingo, a fit (also known as an outfit) can be classified or described as TAGS.

 

[nora]

Ah, that’s a classic tricky one! “Try to tag NYT” is actually a cryptic clue, and the answer is ATTEMPT—“try” is the definition, and “tag NYT” is a clever anagram indicator.

 

[Elias]

I’m stuck on a clue that says try to tag nyt. I feel like it’s sports-related, maybe football or baseball, but I’m not sure. Anyone know what fits here?

 

[jamerober]

Yep, this one is usually literal. Try to tag could hint at “TOUCH” or “TAG” in a game context, like in baseball or tag games. The NYT clue likely wants a short, concise answer.

 

[Ernest]

Honestly, NYT loves using wordplay. Try to tag nyt could also imply an action — like TAG itself or IT — since they like using minimal letters. Think about the simplest answer that makes sense with the crossing words.

 

[sebastianwells]

If it’s baseball, “TAG” fits perfectly. A runner tries to avoid being tagged, so it matches both the clue and the literal action. NYT crosswords often reward the obvious answer once you see the pattern.

 

[BillyBoler]

Always remember, NYT likes double meanings. Try to tag nyt might literally mean tagging someone in a social sense too, but in crosswords, the athletic reference usually works best.