Crossword clue
“Fancy affair”
This clue appeared as 49-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, June 4, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
SOIREELetters6
Starts withS
Ends withE
Vowels4
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Fancy affair” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 4, 2026 as 49-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with S and ends with E, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Fancy affair” clue?+
The answer is SOIREE (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 4, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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