Crossword clue

“Burn while ironing, say”

This clue appeared as 27-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
SCORCH
Letters6
Starts withS
Ends withH
Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Apr 14, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Burn while ironing, say” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 14, 2026 as 27-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with S and ends with H, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Burn while ironing, say” clue?+

The answer is SCORCH (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 14, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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