Crossword clue

“With 23-Across, March Madness tournament round”

This clue appeared as 25-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, September 20, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
SWEETTWO
Letters8
Starts withS
Ends withO
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Sep 20, 20268 letters→

About this clue

The clue “With 23-Across, March Madness tournament round” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 20, 2026 as 25-Across. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with S and ends with O, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “With 23-Across, March Madness tournament round” clue?+

The answer is SWEETTWO (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 20, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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