What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Windows alternative" from January 9, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Windows alternative”

This clue appeared as 2-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 9, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

UNIX

Letters4

Starts withU

Ends withX

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jan 9, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Windows alternative” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 9, 2026 as 2-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with U and ends with X.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Windows alternative” clue?+

The answer is UNIX (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 9, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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