What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Blow, as 13-Down does repeatedly" from September 9, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Blow, as 13-Down does repeatedly”

This clue appeared as 16-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

ERUPT

Letters5

Starts withE

Ends withT

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Blow, as 13-Down does repeatedly” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 9, 2026 as 16-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with E and ends with T.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Blow, as 13-Down does repeatedly” clue?+

The answer is ERUPT (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 9, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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