Crossword clue
“Welcoming people to a party, say”
This clue appeared as 17-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The answer has 11 letters.
Answer · 11 lettersFirst appearance
PLAYINGHOSTLetters11
Starts withP
Ends withT
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Welcoming people to a party, say” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 11, 2026 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 11-letter word that starts with P and ends with T, 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 “Welcoming people to a party, say” clue?+
The answer is PLAYINGHOST (11 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 11, 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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