Crossword clue

“Like some experimental theater”

This clue appeared as 27-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
AVANTGARDE
Letters10
Starts withA
Ends withE
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Mar 17, 202610 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Like some experimental theater” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 17, 2026 as 27-Down. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with A and ends with E, 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 “Like some experimental theater” clue?+

The answer is AVANTGARDE (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 17, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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