Crossword clue

“Be alert”

This clue appeared as 65-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, July 17, 2026. The answer has 15 letters.

Answer · 15 lettersFirst appearance
STANDATTHEREADY
Letters15
Starts withS
Ends withY
Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jul 17, 202615 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Be alert” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 17, 2026 as 65-Across. Its answer is a 15-letter phrase that starts with S 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 “Be alert” clue?+

The answer is STANDATTHEREADY (15 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 17, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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