Crossword clue
“Letters aptly missing from _ _ _ightl_”
This clue appeared as 45-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, June 7, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
SPRYLetters4
Starts withS
Ends withY
Vowels0
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Letters aptly missing from _ _ _ightl_” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 7, 2026 as 45-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with S and ends with Y.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Letters aptly missing from _ _ _ightl_” clue?+
The answer is SPRY (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 7, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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