This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, July 25, 2026 (11 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 9 squares
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ELBOWROOM as a word: Alternative form of elbow room. [Room (space) in which to move or maneuver.].
ELBOWROOM has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 7, 2026.
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