Crossword clue
“Longhorn's rival”
This clue appeared as 44-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, September 12, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
SOONERLetters6
Starts withS
Ends withR
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Longhorn's rival” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 12, 2026 as 44-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with S and ends with R, 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 “Longhorn's rival” clue?+
The answer is SOONER (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 12, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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