Crossword clue

“Alternative to a cup”

This clue appeared as 54-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 15, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersSeen 2 times
CONE
Letters4
Starts withC
Ends withE
Vowels2

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The clue “Alternative to a cup” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 15, 2026 as 54-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with C and ends with E.

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What is the answer to the “Alternative to a cup” clue?+

The answer is CONE (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 15, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on March 15, 2026.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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