Crossword clue
“They're held in bondage”
This clue appeared as 41-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, April 24, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
SERFSLetters5
Starts withS
Ends withS
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “They're held in bondage” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 24, 2026 as 41-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “They're held in bondage” clue?+
The answer is SERFS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 24, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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