Crossword clue

“Word that makes up roughly 6%-7% of written English”

This clue appeared as 26-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, November 9, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

THE

Letters3

Starts withT

Ends withE

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Word that makes up roughly 6%-7% of written English” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 9, 2026 as 26-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with T and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Word that makes up roughly 6%-7% of written English” clue?+

The answer is THE (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 9, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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