What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Black ___ (some spiders)" from October 5, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Black ___ (some spiders)”

This clue appeared as 48-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, October 5, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

WIDOWS

Letters6

Starts withW

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 5, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Black ___ (some spiders)” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 5, 2026 as 48-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with W and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Black ___ (some spiders)” clue?+

The answer is WIDOWS (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 5, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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