Crossword clue
“What 116-Across did before and after this puzzle's feat?”
This clue appeared as 56-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 31, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.
Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
TAKEABOWLetters8
Starts withT
Ends withW
Vowels4
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “What 116-Across did before and after this puzzle's feat?” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 31, 2026 as 56-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with T and ends with W, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “What 116-Across did before and after this puzzle's feat?” clue?+
The answer is TAKEABOW (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 31, 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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