Crossword clue
“Result of keeping a lid on too long?”
This clue appeared as 40-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 30, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.
Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
HATHEADLetters7
Starts withH
Ends withD
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Result of keeping a lid on too long?” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 30, 2026 as 40-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with H and ends with D, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Result of keeping a lid on too long?” clue?+
The answer is HATHEAD (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 30, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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