This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 (17 Across and 29 Across and 43 Across and 57 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
How to read this clue
The question mark warns of wordplay. Expect a pun or a second meaning rather than a straight definition.
NYT Crossword, April 15, 2026, 17 Across
Answer length: 10 squares
First letter
M _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ K
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MAKEASTINK
About the answer
MAKEASTINK 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, April 15, 2026, 29 Across
Answer length: 14 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ R
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CREATEAMONSTER
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CREATEAMONSTER 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, April 15, 2026, 43 Across
Answer length: 14 squares
First letter
F _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
F _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ E
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FORMANALLIANCE
About the answer
FORMANALLIANCE 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, April 15, 2026, 57 Across
Answer length: 10 squares
First letter
B _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ R
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BUILDABEAR
About the answer
BUILDABEAR 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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