"___ dead, Jim" Crossword Clue

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This time we bring you information about the crossword clue "___ dead, Jim" that was published at New York Times crossword puzzle page.

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "____ dead, Jim" has the answer "Hes". Let's break down why this answer fits the clue:

1. This is a popular catchphrase from the science fiction TV series Star Trek. The character Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy often says, "He's dead, Jim" when referring to a deceased individual.
2. In the clue, the blank space represents a missing word that completes the phrase. The missing word refers to a general, unknown individual. It is a pronoun used to refer to someone in a specific context.
3. The answer "Hes" is a contraction of two words: "He is" or "He has". It is commonly used as a shorthand in informal speech and writing.
4. In the context of the Star Trek catchphrase, "Hes" can be understood as "He's dead, Jim." It indicates that someone, whose name is not specified, has passed away.
5. Using the contraction "Hes" instead of writing out the full phrase adds brevity and fits well within the crossword grid.

So, in summary, the answer "Hes" accurately completes the clue "____ dead, Jim" because it is a contraction that represents the missing word in the catchphrase from Star Trek.

 The Crossword clue ""___ dead, Jim"" published 5 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
New York Times	10 December 2022	HES
Daily Celebrity	15 February 2017	Hes
Universal	27 February 2012	HES