Crossword clue

“Dessert in a boat, literally”

This clue appeared as 6-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, April 9, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
BANANASPL
Letters9
Starts withB
Ends withL
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Apr 9, 20269 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Dessert in a boat, literally” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 9, 2026 as 6-Down. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with B and ends with L, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Dessert in a boat, literally” clue?+

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

Where has this clue appeared?+

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