What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Word with corn or cough" from March 21, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Word with corn or cough”

This clue appeared as 47-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, March 21, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

SYRUP

Letters5

Starts withS

Ends withP

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Mar 21, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Word with corn or cough” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 21, 2026 as 47-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with P, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Word with corn or cough” clue?+

The answer is SYRUP (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 21, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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