Crossword clue
“Stop in the afterlife”
This clue appeared as 50-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 24, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.
Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
PURGATORYLetters9
Starts withP
Ends withY
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Stop in the afterlife” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 24, 2026 as 50-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with P and ends with Y, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Stop in the afterlife” clue?+
The answer is PURGATORY (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 24, 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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