What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Give it a whirl" from September 20, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Give it a whirl”

This clue appeared as 86-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, September 20, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

TRY

Letters3

Starts withT

Ends withY

Vowels0

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Sep 20, 20263 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Give it a whirl” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 20, 2026 as 86-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with T and ends with Y.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Give it a whirl” clue?+

The answer is TRY (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 20, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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