Crossword clue

“*Flattened against the masts in a changing wind”

This clue appeared as 32-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
TAKENABACK
Letters10
Starts withT
Ends withK
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Sep 9, 202610 letters→

About this clue

The clue “*Flattened against the masts in a changing wind” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 9, 2026 as 32-Down. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with T and ends with K, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “*Flattened against the masts in a changing wind” clue?+

The answer is TAKENABACK (10 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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