Crossword clue
“Knocked back a few”
This clue appeared as 9-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, June 25, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
DRANKLetters5
Starts withD
Ends withK
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Knocked back a few” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 25, 2026 as 9-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with D and ends with K, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Knocked back a few” clue?+
The answer is DRANK (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 25, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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