Crossword clue
“Crush”
This clue appeared as 1-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 9, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.
Answer · 9 lettersSeen 2 times
PUPPYLOVELetters9
Starts withP
Ends withE
Vowels3
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| PUPPYLOVE | 9 | 1 of 2 |
| ROUT | 4 | 1 of 2 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Crush” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 9, 2026 as 1-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with P and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for January 9, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Crush” clue?+
The answer is PUPPYLOVE (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 9, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on January 9, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for January 9, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.