What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Strikes out on one's own" from June 5, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Strikes out on one's own”

This clue appeared as 31-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, June 5, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance

FLIESSOLO

Letters9

Starts withF

Ends withO

Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jun 5, 20269 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Strikes out on one's own” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 5, 2026 as 31-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with F and ends with O, 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 “Strikes out on one's own” clue?+

The answer is FLIESSOLO (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 5, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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