What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Soft-serve request" from September 13, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Soft-serve request”

This clue appeared as 117-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, September 13, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

TWIST

Letters5

Starts withT

Ends withT

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Sep 13, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Soft-serve request” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 13, 2026 as 117-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with T and ends with T, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Soft-serve request” clue?+

The answer is TWIST (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 13, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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