What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Graph of y = ax^2 + bx + c, for example" from April 8, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Graph of y = ax^2 + bx + c, for example”

This clue appeared as 25-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance

PARABOLA

Letters8

Starts withP

Ends withA

Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Apr 8, 20268 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Graph of y = ax^2 + bx + c, for example” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 8, 2026 as 25-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with P and ends with A, 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 “Graph of y = ax^2 + bx + c, for example” clue?+

The answer is PARABOLA (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 8, 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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