Crossword clue

“Many an epithet”

This clue appeared as 37-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, May 23, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
DIRTYNAME
Letters9
Starts withD
Ends withE
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
May 23, 20269 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Many an epithet” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 23, 2026 as 37-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with D and ends with E, 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 “Many an epithet” clue?+

The answer is DIRTYNAME (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 23, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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