Crossword clue
“Boot”
This clue appeared as 27-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, October 31, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 4 times
EXPELLetters5
Starts withE
Ends withL
Vowels2
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| EXPEL | 5 | 1 of 4 |
| DAS | 3 | 1 of 4 |
| EJECT | 5 | 1 of 4 |
| HEAVEHO | 7 | 1 of 4 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Boot” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 31, 2026 as 27-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with E and ends with L.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for October 31, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Boot” clue?+
The answer is EXPEL (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 31, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 4 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on October 31, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for October 31, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.