Crossword clue
“Words said while preparing to leave”
This clue appeared as 29-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, July 24, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.
Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
BEFOREIGOLetters9
Starts withB
Ends withO
Vowels5
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Words said while preparing to leave” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 24, 2026 as 29-Down. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with B and ends with O, 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 “Words said while preparing to leave” clue?+
The answer is BEFOREIGO (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 24, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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