What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue ""Ignorance is bliss," e.g." from August 28, 2026?

Crossword clue

“"Ignorance is bliss," e.g.”

This clue appeared as 26-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, August 28, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

OLDSAW

Letters6

Starts withO

Ends withW

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Aug 28, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “"Ignorance is bliss," e.g.” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 28, 2026 as 26-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with O and ends with W.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “"Ignorance is bliss," e.g.” clue?+

The answer is OLDSAW (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 28, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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