Crossword clue
“[Mayday! Mayday!]”
This clue appeared as 61-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 1, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
ALERTLetters5
Starts withA
Ends withT
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “[Mayday! Mayday!]” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 1, 2026 as 61-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with T.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “[Mayday! Mayday!]” clue?+
The answer is ALERT (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 1, 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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