Crossword clue
“Not as straight, as hair”
This clue appeared as 46-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 1, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
WAVIERLetters6
Starts withW
Ends withR
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Not as straight, as hair” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 1, 2026 as 46-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with W and ends with R, 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 “Not as straight, as hair” clue?+
The answer is WAVIER (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 1, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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