What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue ""That checks out"" from October 21, 2026?

Crossword clue

“"That checks out"”

This clue appeared as 12-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance

ITSLEGIT

Letters8

Starts withI

Ends withT

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 21, 20268 letters→

About this clue

The clue “"That checks out"” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 21, 2026 as 12-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with I and ends with T, 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 “"That checks out"” clue?+

The answer is ITSLEGIT (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 21, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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