Crossword clue

“___ method (type of teaching)”

This clue appeared as 59-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
SOCRATIC
Letters8
Starts withS
Ends withC
Vowels3

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About this clue

The clue “___ method (type of teaching)” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 6, 2026 as 59-Across. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with S and ends with C, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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What is the answer to the “___ method (type of teaching)” clue?+

The answer is SOCRATIC (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 6, 2026.

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