Crossword clue

“Heading back to where one lives”

This clue appeared as 23-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, June 22, 2026. The answer has 13 letters.

Answer · 13 lettersFirst appearance
HOMEWARDBOUND
Letters13
Starts withH
Ends withD
Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jun 22, 202613 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Heading back to where one lives” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 22, 2026 as 23-Across. Its answer is a 13-letter phrase that starts with H and ends with D, 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 “Heading back to where one lives” clue?+

The answer is HOMEWARDBOUND (13 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 22, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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