Crossword clue

“Critical response concerning a piece of fiction?”

This clue appeared as 14-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, September 26, 2026. The answer has 11 letters.

Answer · 11 lettersFirst appearance
YOULIEDTOME
Letters11
Starts withY
Ends withE
Vowels6

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Sep 26, 202611 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Critical response concerning a piece of fiction?” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 26, 2026 as 14-Down. Its answer is a 11-letter word that starts with Y and ends with E, with 6 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Critical response concerning a piece of fiction?” clue?+

The answer is YOULIEDTOME (11 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 26, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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