Crossword clue
“Patriotic recitation since 1892”
This clue appeared as 17-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 1, 2026. The answer has 18 letters.
Answer · 18 lettersFirst appearance
PLEDGEOFALLEGIANCELetters18
Starts withP
Ends withE
Vowels8
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Patriotic recitation since 1892” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 1, 2026 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 18-letter phrase that starts with P and ends with E, with 8 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Patriotic recitation since 1892” clue?+
The answer is PLEDGEOFALLEGIANCE (18 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 1, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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