Crossword clue

“Desserts that may feature frangipane”

This clue appeared as 31-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, September 26, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance

PEARTARTS

Letters9

Starts withP

Ends withS

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Sep 26, 20269 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Desserts that may feature frangipane” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 26, 2026 as 31-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with P and ends with S, 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 “Desserts that may feature frangipane” clue?+

The answer is PEARTARTS (9 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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