Crossword clue

“"Seriously, though ..." or a hint to 17-, 25-, 48- and 58-Across”

This clue appeared as 38-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. The answer has 15 letters.

Answer · 15 lettersFirst appearance
ALLKIDDINGASIDE
Letters15
Starts withA
Ends withE
Vowels6

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The clue “"Seriously, though ..." or a hint to 17-, 25-, 48- and 58-Across” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 20, 2026 as 38-Across. Its answer is a 15-letter phrase that starts with A and ends with E, with 6 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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What is the answer to the “"Seriously, though ..." or a hint to 17-, 25-, 48- and 58-Across” clue?+

The answer is ALLKIDDINGASIDE (15 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 20, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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