What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Counterparts of troughs" from September 6, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Counterparts of troughs”

This clue appeared as 87-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, September 6, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

CRESTS

Letters6

Starts withC

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Sep 6, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Counterparts of troughs” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 6, 2026 as 87-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with C and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Counterparts of troughs” clue?+

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

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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