Crossword clue
“Straight-up”
This clue appeared as 16-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, August 22, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersSeen 2 times
REALLetters4
Starts withR
Ends withL
Vowels2
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| REAL | 4 | 1 of 2 |
| ERECT | 5 | 1 of 2 |
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About this clue
The clue “Straight-up” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 22, 2026 as 16-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with R and ends with L.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for August 22, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Straight-up” clue?+
The answer is REAL (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 22, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on August 22, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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