Crossword clue
“Free spirits?”
This clue appeared as 37-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, February 21, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.
Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
EXORCISELetters8
Starts withE
Ends withE
Vowels4
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Free spirits?” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 21, 2026 as 37-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with E and ends with E, 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 “Free spirits?” clue?+
The answer is EXORCISE (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 21, 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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