Crossword clue
“One of five ... or maybe six?”
This clue appeared as 16-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, January 15, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
SENSELetters5
Starts withS
Ends withE
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “One of five ... or maybe six?” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 15, 2026 as 16-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with E.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “One of five ... or maybe six?” clue?+
The answer is SENSE (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 15, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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