Crossword clue
“Caustic”
This clue appeared as 4-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 30, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.
Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
ABRASIVELetters8
Starts withA
Ends withE
Vowels4
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About this clue
The clue “Caustic” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 30, 2026 as 4-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with A and ends with E, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Caustic” clue?+
The answer is ABRASIVE (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 30, 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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