Crossword clue
“Popular antibiotic ointment”
This clue appeared as 57-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, April 10, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.
Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
NEOSPORINLetters9
Starts withN
Ends withN
Vowels4
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Popular antibiotic ointment” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 10, 2026 as 57-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with N and ends with N, 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 “Popular antibiotic ointment” clue?+
The answer is NEOSPORIN (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 10, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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