Crossword clue
“Scene for a skeleton crew?”
This clue appeared as 48-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, January 24, 2026. The answer has 14 letters.
Answer · 14 lettersFirst appearance
HALLOWEENPARTYLetters14
Starts withH
Ends withY
Vowels5
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Scene for a skeleton crew?” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 24, 2026 as 48-Across. Its answer is a 14-letter phrase that starts with H and ends with Y, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Scene for a skeleton crew?” clue?+
The answer is HALLOWEENPARTY (14 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 24, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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