Crossword clue

“Core-focused workout in a humid room”

This clue appeared as 17-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 2, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
HOTPILATES
Letters10
Starts withH
Ends withS
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 2, 202610 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Core-focused workout in a humid room” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 2, 2026 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with H and ends with S, 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 “Core-focused workout in a humid room” clue?+

The answer is HOTPILATES (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 2, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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