Crossword clue
“What the second number indicates in men's jeans sizes”
This clue appeared as 39-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, August 20, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
LENGTHLetters6
Starts withL
Ends withH
Vowels1
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About this clue
The clue “What the second number indicates in men's jeans sizes” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 20, 2026 as 39-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with L and ends with H, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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What is the answer to the “What the second number indicates in men's jeans sizes” clue?+
The answer is LENGTH (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 20, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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