Crossword clue
“Not taut”
This clue appeared as 40-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
LOOSELetters5
Starts withL
Ends withE
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Not taut” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 19, 2026 as 40-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with L and ends with E, 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 “Not taut” clue?+
The answer is LOOSE (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 19, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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