Crossword clue
“Pioneering satellite launched 10/4/57”
This clue appeared as 67-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, October 4, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.
Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
SPUTNIKONELetters10
Starts withS
Ends withE
Vowels4
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About this clue
The clue “Pioneering satellite launched 10/4/57” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 4, 2026 as 67-Down. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with S and ends with E, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Pioneering satellite launched 10/4/57” clue?+
The answer is SPUTNIKONE (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 4, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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