Crossword clue
“What a supposed bug is often revealed to be”
This clue appeared as 55-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, August 29, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.
Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
USERERRORLetters9
Starts withU
Ends withR
Vowels4
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “What a supposed bug is often revealed to be” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 29, 2026 as 55-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with U 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 “What a supposed bug is often revealed to be” clue?+
The answer is USERERROR (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 29, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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