Crossword clue

“Texas setting for 2004's "Friday Night Lights"”

This clue appeared as 11-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
ODESSA
Letters6
Starts withO
Ends withA
Vowels3

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About this clue

The clue “Texas setting for 2004's "Friday Night Lights"” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 5, 2026 as 11-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with O and ends with A, 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 “Texas setting for 2004's "Friday Night Lights"” clue?+

The answer is ODESSA (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 5, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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