This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 (9 Across and 10 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
NYT Crossword, September 29, 2026, 9 Across
Answer length: 5 squares
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E _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ N
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ELTON as a word: A male given name from Old English; A surname from Old English.
ELTON has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 8, 2026.
NYT Crossword, September 29, 2026, 10 Down
Answer length: 3 squares
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L _ _
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LOO as a word: (UK, Ireland, Commonwealth) A lavatory: a room used for urination and defecation; (UK, Ireland, Commonwealth) A toilet: a fixture used for urination and defecation.
LOO has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 9, 2025.
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