Crossword clue
“Fancy-schmancy”
This clue appeared as 46-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
RITZYLetters5
Starts withR
Ends withY
Vowels1
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| RITZY | 5 | 1 of 2 |
| POSH | 4 | 1 of 2 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Fancy-schmancy” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 16, 2026 as 46-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with R and ends with Y, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Fancy-schmancy” clue?+
The answer is RITZY (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 16, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on June 16, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for June 16, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.