Crossword clue
“Great Basin tribe”
This clue appeared as 9-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 1, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersSeen 2 times
PAIUTELetters6
Starts withP
Ends withE
Vowels4
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| PAIUTE | 6 | 1 of 2 |
| UTE | 3 | 1 of 2 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Great Basin tribe” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 1, 2026 as 9-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with P and ends with E, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Great Basin tribe” clue?+
The answer is PAIUTE (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 1, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on October 1, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for October 1, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.