What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Not following a straight path" from October 24, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Not following a straight path”

This clue appeared as 16-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, October 24, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance

NONLINEAR

Letters9

Starts withN

Ends withR

Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Not following a straight path” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 24, 2026 as 16-Down. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with N and ends with R, 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 “Not following a straight path” clue?+

The answer is NONLINEAR (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 24, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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