Crossword clue

“Something acute or obtuse”

This clue appeared as 45-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, October 26, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
ANGLE
Letters5
Starts withA
Ends withE
Vowels2

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NYT Crossword
Oct 26, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Something acute or obtuse” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 26, 2026 as 45-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Something acute or obtuse” clue?+

The answer is ANGLE (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 26, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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