Crossword clue
“The thing in "The Thing," for one”
This clue appeared as 47-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 12, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
ALIENLetters5
Starts withA
Ends withN
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “The thing in "The Thing," for one” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 12, 2026 as 47-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with N, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “The thing in "The Thing," for one” clue?+
The answer is ALIEN (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 12, 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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