Crossword clue

“It's commonly made upside down”

This clue appeared as 59-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, August 22, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
BANANACAKE
Letters10
Starts withB
Ends withE
Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Aug 22, 202610 letters→

About this clue

The clue “It's commonly made upside down” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 22, 2026 as 59-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with B and ends with E, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “It's commonly made upside down” clue?+

The answer is BANANACAKE (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 22, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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