Crossword clue

“Occasions for getting gussied up”

This clue appeared as 9-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
HOTDATES
Letters8
Starts withH
Ends withS
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Occasions for getting gussied up” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 1, 2026 as 9-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with H and ends with S, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Occasions for getting gussied up” clue?+

The answer is HOTDATES (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 1, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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