Crossword clue
“Sewerage, for example”
This clue appeared as 39-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, August 1, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.
Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
UTILITYLetters7
Starts withU
Ends withY
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Sewerage, for example” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 1, 2026 as 39-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with U and ends with Y, 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 “Sewerage, for example” clue?+
The answer is UTILITY (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 1, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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