What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "French fries-to-be" from September 15, 2026?

Crossword clue

“French fries-to-be”

This clue appeared as 72-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

SPUDS

Letters5

Starts withS

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “French fries-to-be” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 15, 2026 as 72-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “French fries-to-be” clue?+

The answer is SPUDS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 15, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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