Crossword clue

“What you might punnily call 17-, 27- and 48-Across, given the paintings in their clues?”

This clue appeared as 60-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. The answer has 15 letters.

Answer · 15 lettersFirst appearance
STARVINGARTISTS
Letters15
Starts withS
Ends withS
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Mar 24, 202615 letters→

About this clue

The clue “What you might punnily call 17-, 27- and 48-Across, given the paintings in their clues?” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 24, 2026 as 60-Across. Its answer is a 15-letter phrase that starts with S and ends with S, 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 “What you might punnily call 17-, 27- and 48-Across, given the paintings in their clues?” clue?+

The answer is STARVINGARTISTS (15 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 24, 2026.

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