Crossword clue
“Strings along”
This clue appeared as 45-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, March 9, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.
Answer · 7 lettersSeen 2 times
LEADSONLetters7
Starts withL
Ends withN
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Strings along” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 9, 2026 as 45-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with L and ends with N, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Strings along” clue?+
The answer is LEADSON (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 9, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on March 9, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for March 9, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.