Crossword clue

“Trait for a good waiter?”

This clue appeared as 17-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
PATIENCE
Letters8
Starts withP
Ends withE
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

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Apr 29, 20268 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Trait for a good waiter?” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 29, 2026 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with P and ends with E, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Trait for a good waiter?” clue?+

The answer is PATIENCE (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 29, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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