Crossword clue

“Treaty of ___, official close to the War of 1812”

This clue appeared as 28-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, April 12, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

GHENT

Letters5

Starts withG

Ends withT

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Treaty of ___, official close to the War of 1812” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 12, 2026 as 28-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with G and ends with T, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Treaty of ___, official close to the War of 1812” clue?+

The answer is GHENT (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 12, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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