Crossword clue

“Wild West way of settling disputes”

This clue appeared as 36-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The answer has 15 letters.

Answer · 15 lettersFirst appearance
FRONTIERJUSTICE
Letters15
Starts withF
Ends withE
Vowels6

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Apr 21, 202615 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Wild West way of settling disputes” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 21, 2026 as 36-Across. Its answer is a 15-letter phrase that starts with F and ends with E, with 6 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Wild West way of settling disputes” clue?+

The answer is FRONTIERJUSTICE (15 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 21, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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