Crossword clue
“Like cotton candy”
This clue appeared as 115-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 23, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersSeen 2 times
SPUNLetters4
Starts withS
Ends withN
Vowels1
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About this clue
The clue “Like cotton candy” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 23, 2026 as 115-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with S and ends with N.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Like cotton candy” clue?+
The answer is SPUN (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 23, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on August 23, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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