NYT Crossword · 21 Across
“Length x width, for a rectangle” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Monday, June 29, 2026 as 21 Across. The answer has 4 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
Answer
NYT Crossword · Monday, June 29, 2026 · 21 Across
Every time this clue appeared
- Jun 29, 2026 · 21 Across · 4 letters
- Jul 17, 2023 · 16 Across · 4 letters
- Jan 30, 2023 · 14 Across · 4 letters
- May 4, 2021 · 18 Across · 4 letters
- Jul 15, 2019 · 66 Across · 4 letters
- Nov 5, 2018 · 26 Across · 4 letters
- Jul 30, 2018 · 36 Down · 4 letters
- Jun 13, 2017 · 14 Across · 4 letters
- Oct 11, 2016 · 67 Across · 4 letters
- Sep 2, 2014 · 60 Across · 4 letters
- Apr 20, 2009 · 16 Across · 4 letters
- Apr 9, 2007 · 8 Down · 4 letters
- Jun 13, 2005 · 45 Across · 4 letters
- May 20, 2003 · 34 Down · 4 letters
- Sep 3, 2001 · 67 Across · 4 letters
- Sep 12, 1994 · 55 Down · 4 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “Length x width, for a rectangle”?
The answer has 4 letters. It starts with A and ends with A, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Length x width, for a rectangle” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Monday, June 29, 2026, at 21 Across. It has appeared 16 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Length x width, for a rectangle” crossword clue?
The answer is AREA (4 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.