Crossword clue

“Metaphorical Cold War barrier”

This clue appeared as 35-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, July 13, 2026. The answer has 11 letters.

Answer · 11 lettersFirst appearance
IRONCURTAIN
Letters11
Starts withI
Ends withN
Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jul 13, 202611 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Metaphorical Cold War barrier” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 13, 2026 as 35-Across. Its answer is a 11-letter word that starts with I and ends with N, 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 “Metaphorical Cold War barrier” clue?+

The answer is IRONCURTAIN (11 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 13, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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