Crossword clue
“In 1943, James Wright at General Electric was attempting to develop synthetic rubber for the war effort ...”
This clue appeared as 44-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.
Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
SILLYPUTTYLetters10
Starts withS
Ends withY
Vowels2
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About this clue
The clue “In 1943, James Wright at General Electric was attempting to develop synthetic rubber for the war effort ...” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 11, 2026 as 44-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with S and ends with Y.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “In 1943, James Wright at General Electric was attempting to develop synthetic rubber for the war effort ...” clue?+
The answer is SILLYPUTTY (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 11, 2026.
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