This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 23, 2026 (58 Across) and the NYT Crossword on Friday, September 25, 2026 (22 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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NYT Crossword, October 23, 2026, 58 Across
Answer length: 9 squares
First letter
O _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ _ _ _ _ _ T
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About the answer
ONEMOMENT has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
NYT Crossword, September 25, 2026, 22 Down
Answer length: 11 squares
First letter
B _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ K
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BERIGHTBACK
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BERIGHTBACK has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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- Emma ___, protagonist of "A Woman of Substance" (2 Down)
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