NYT Crossword · 23 Down
“These: Sp.” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Wednesday, January 21, 2026 as 23 Down. The answer has 5 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 · Wednesday, January 21, 2026 · 23 Down
This clue has had more than one answer
- Jan 21, 2026 · 23 Down · 5 letters
- Feb 22, 2022 · 50 Down · 5 letters
- Jan 5, 2022 · 64 Across · 5 letters
- Jul 19, 2010 · 68 Across · 5 letters
- Jul 13, 2006 · 33 Across · 5 letters
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The other clues from the NYT Crossword of Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
Across
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Down
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- 20British title crossword clue3 letters
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- 27Top-of-the-line crossword clue4 letters
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- 38Life stories crossword clue4 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “These: Sp.”?
The answer has 5 letters. It starts with E and ends with S, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “These: Sp.” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 23 Down. It has appeared 5 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “These: Sp.” crossword clue?
It has had different answers on different days; the latest is ESTOS. The answer section above lists each day with its answer.