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What someone may attempt to explain in a long, drawn-out description – Crossword Clue
The answer to the crossword clue “What someone may attempt to explain in a long, drawn-out description” is DREAM (5 letters). Most recently DREAM, in the NYT Mini on June 8, 2026.
| Answer | Letters | Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| DREAM | 5 | D____ |
What DREAM means
- nouna series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
- verbhave a daydream; indulge in a fantasy
- verbexperience while sleeping
Where this clue appeared
| Date | Puzzle | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| June 8, 2026 | NYT Mini 1A | DREAM |
Other clues for DREAM
- See 1-Down
- Night vision?
- See 6-Across
- "Hope is a waking ___": Aristotle
- Most of "The Wizard of Oz," as it turns out
- Frequent occurrence during REM sleep
- Something you can do in your sleep
- Occurrence during R.E.M. sleep
- Free movie starring yourself, essentially
- "It was all a ___" (unsatisfying story conclusion)
- One might center around being naked in public or unprepared for an exam
- Night hallucination
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FAQ
What is the answer to “What someone may attempt to explain in a long, drawn-out description”?
DREAM (5 letters). Most recently DREAM, on June 8, 2026 in the NYT Mini.
How many letters is the answer to “What someone may attempt to explain in a long, drawn-out description”?
5 letters, starting with D (D____).