Crossword clue

“Circa”

This clue appeared as 27-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, April 23, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
ABOUT
Letters5
Starts withA
Ends withT
Vowels3

Other possible answers

AnswerLettersSeen
ABOUT51 of 2
AROUND61 of 2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Apr 23, 20265 letters→NYT Crossword
Feb 15, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Circa” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 23, 2026 as 27-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with T, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for April 23, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Circa” clue?+

The answer is ABOUT (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 23, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on April 23, 2026.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

Open the full list of answers for April 23, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.