Crossword clue

“Sink-or-swim competition?”

This clue appeared as 15-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
WATERPOLO
Letters9
Starts withW
Ends withO
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Sink-or-swim competition?” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 28, 2026 as 15-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with W and ends with O, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Sink-or-swim competition?” clue?+

The answer is WATERPOLO (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 28, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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