Crossword clue

“More sizzle than steak”

This clue appeared as 57-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 22, 2026. The answer has 16 letters.

Answer · 16 lettersFirst appearance
ALLBARKANDNOBITE
Letters16
Starts withA
Ends withE
Vowels6

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
May 22, 202616 letters→

About this clue

The clue “More sizzle than steak” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 22, 2026 as 57-Across. Its answer is a 16-letter phrase that starts with A and ends with E, with 6 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “More sizzle than steak” clue?+

The answer is ALLBARKANDNOBITE (16 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 22, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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