What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Container for peaches" from July 9, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Container for peaches”

This clue appeared as 15-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, July 9, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

CRATE

Letters5

Starts withC

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jul 9, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Container for peaches” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 9, 2026 as 15-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with C and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Container for peaches” clue?+

The answer is CRATE (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 9, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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