This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 (23 Down). 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.
Answer length: 8 squares (one square holds more than one letter)
First letter
S followed by 7 more squares
First and last letters
S followed by 7 more squares
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SPINTHEBOTTLE
About the answer
SPINTHEBOTTLE 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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