Crossword clue
“Come to attention, in a way”
This clue appeared as 42-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 29, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
STANDLetters5
Starts withS
Ends withD
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Come to attention, in a way” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 29, 2026 as 42-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with D, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Come to attention, in a way” clue?+
The answer is STAND (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 29, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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