Crossword clue

“Important info to have while you're waiting in a cellphone lot, for short”

This clue appeared as 1-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

ETA

Letters3

Starts withE

Ends withA

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Sep 16, 20263 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Important info to have while you're waiting in a cellphone lot, for short” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 16, 2026 as 1-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with E and ends with A.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Important info to have while you're waiting in a cellphone lot, for short” clue?+

The answer is ETA (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 16, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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