What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Correct thoroughly" from August 20, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Correct thoroughly”

This clue appeared as 15-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, August 20, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

SPOTON

Letters6

Starts withS

Ends withN

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Aug 20, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Correct thoroughly” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 20, 2026 as 15-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with S and ends with N.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Correct thoroughly” clue?+

The answer is SPOTON (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 20, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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