Crossword clue

“Shoe originally known as a "Weejun"”

This clue appeared as 74-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 23, 2026. The answer has 11 letters.

Answer · 11 lettersFirst appearance
PENNYLOAFER
Letters11
Starts withP
Ends withR
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Aug 23, 202611 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Shoe originally known as a "Weejun"” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 23, 2026 as 74-Down. Its answer is a 11-letter word that starts with P and ends with R, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Shoe originally known as a "Weejun"” clue?+

The answer is PENNYLOAFER (11 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 23, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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