Crossword clue

“Closely following”

This clue appeared as 10-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 16, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersSeen 2 times
TRUETO
Letters6
Starts withT
Ends withO
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Closely following” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 16, 2026 as 10-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with T and ends with O, 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 August 16, 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 “Closely following” clue?+

The answer is TRUETO (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 16, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on August 16, 2026.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

Open the full list of answers for August 16, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.