Crossword clue

“Ball”

This clue appeared as 11-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, April 2, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersSeen 10 times
DANCE
Letters5
Starts withD
Ends withE
Vowels2

Other possible answers

AnswerLettersSeen
SKEE44 of 10
ORB32 of 10
COMET51 of 10
DANCE51 of 10
GALA41 of 10
NERF41 of 10

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About this clue

The clue “Ball” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 2, 2026 as 11-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with D and ends with E.

See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for April 2, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Ball” clue?+

The answer is DANCE (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 2, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 10 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on April 2, 2026.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

Open the full list of answers for April 2, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.