Crossword clue

“Grammatical case in 48-Across”

This clue appeared as 44-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, September 4, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
DATIVE
Letters6
Starts withD
Ends withE
Vowels3

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About this clue

The clue “Grammatical case in 48-Across” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 4, 2026 as 44-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with D and ends with E, 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 “Grammatical case in 48-Across” clue?+

The answer is DATIVE (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 4, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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