Crossword clue

“___ facto”

This clue appeared as 40-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, September 17, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
IPSO
Letters4
Starts withI
Ends withO
Vowels2

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NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “___ facto” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 17, 2026 as 40-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with I and ends with O.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “___ facto” clue?+

The answer is IPSO (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 17, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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