NYT Crossword · 40 Down
“Quaint contraction” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Saturday, January 17, 2026 as 40 Down. The answer has 6 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
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NYT Crossword · Saturday, January 17, 2026 · 40 Down
This clue has had more than one answer
- Jan 17, 2026 · 40 Down · 6 letters
- Nov 20, 2024 · 29 Across · 4 letters
- Jul 3, 2022 · 93 Down · 5 letters
- Mar 13, 2022 · 88 Across · 5 letters
- Jan 18, 2022 · 56 Down · 5 letters
- Nov 14, 2021 · 66 Down · 3 letters
- May 9, 2021 · 57 Down · 3 letters
- Jan 27, 2021 · 50 Down · 5 letters
- Sep 22, 2020 · 18 Down · 3 letters
- May 10, 2020 · 38 Across · 3 letters
- Dec 8, 2019 · 78 Down · 5 letters
- Jul 26, 2019 · 41 Down · 3 letters
- Dec 11, 2016 · 92 Across · 3 letters
- Jan 18, 2015 · 72 Down · 5 letters
- Sep 22, 2007 · 18 Across · 5 letters
- Dec 8, 2005 · 26 Across · 5 letters
- Apr 20, 2003 · 107 Down · 5 letters
- Jan 27, 2002 · 89 Across · 5 letters
- Apr 16, 2000 · 78 Down · 5 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “Quaint contraction”?
The answer has 6 letters. It starts with N and ends with T, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Quaint contraction” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 40 Down. It has appeared 19 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Quaint contraction” crossword clue?
It has had different answers on different days; the latest is NEEDNT. The answer section above lists each day with its answer.