Crossword clue
“Back burner?”
This clue appeared as 24-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
SUNLetters3
Starts withS
Ends withN
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Back burner?” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 4, 2026 as 24-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with S and ends with N.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Back burner?” clue?+
The answer is SUN (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 4, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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