Crossword clue

“Visionary … or what you'll need to return to when solving this puzzle's Down clues”

This clue appeared as 7-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, August 20, 2026. The answer has 15 letters.

Answer · 15 lettersFirst appearance
FORWARDTHINKING
Letters15
Starts withF
Ends withG
Vowels4

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About this clue

The clue “Visionary … or what you'll need to return to when solving this puzzle's Down clues” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 20, 2026 as 7-Down. Its answer is a 15-letter phrase that starts with F and ends with G, 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 “Visionary … or what you'll need to return to when solving this puzzle's Down clues” clue?+

The answer is FORWARDTHINKING (15 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 20, 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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