Crossword clue
“P | u | n | c | h | e | s”
This clue appeared as 55-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, May 21, 2026. The answer has 12 letters.
Answer · 12 lettersFirst appearance
STRIPEDSOCKSLetters12
Starts withS
Ends withS
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “P | u | n | c | h | e | s” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 21, 2026 as 55-Across. Its answer is a 12-letter word that starts with S and ends with S, 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 “P | u | n | c | h | e | s” clue?+
The answer is STRIPEDSOCKS (12 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 21, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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