Crossword clue
“Long (for)”
This clue appeared as 27-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, May 18, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 4 times
YEARNLetters5
Starts withY
Ends withN
Vowels2
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| PINE | 4 | 2 of 4 |
| YEARN | 5 | 1 of 4 |
| HANKER | 6 | 1 of 4 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Long (for)” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 18, 2026 as 27-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with Y and ends with N.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for May 18, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Long (for)” clue?+
The answer is YEARN (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 18, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 4 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on May 18, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for May 18, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.