Crossword clue

“Chill way to take things”

This clue appeared as 36-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, June 18, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
INSTRIDE
Letters8
Starts withI
Ends withE
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jun 18, 20268 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Chill way to take things” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 18, 2026 as 36-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with I and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Chill way to take things” clue?+

The answer is INSTRIDE (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 18, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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