Crossword clue

“What's lacking in a crowded elevator”

This clue appeared as 12-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, March 7, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
ELBOWROOM
Letters9
Starts withE
Ends withM
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Mar 7, 20269 letters→

About this clue

The clue “What's lacking in a crowded elevator” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 7, 2026 as 12-Down. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with E and ends with M, 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's lacking in a crowded elevator” clue?+

The answer is ELBOWROOM (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 7, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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