Crossword clue

“What a joke may get eventually”

This clue appeared as 8-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, September 12, 2026. The answer has 15 letters.

Answer · 15 lettersFirst appearance
DELAYEDREACTION
Letters15
Starts withD
Ends withN
Vowels7

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Sep 12, 202615 letters→

About this clue

The clue “What a joke may get eventually” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 12, 2026 as 8-Down. Its answer is a 15-letter phrase that starts with D and ends with N, with 7 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “What a joke may get eventually” clue?+

The answer is DELAYEDREACTION (15 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 12, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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