Crossword clue

“Stares into space”

This clue appeared as 33-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 2, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
STARGAZES
Letters9
Starts withS
Ends withS
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 2, 20269 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Stares into space” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 2, 2026 as 33-Down. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with S and ends with S, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Stares into space” clue?+

The answer is STARGAZES (9 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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