Crossword clue
“Reason to go into penalty kicks”
This clue appeared as 43-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.
Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
TIEGAMELetters7
Starts withT
Ends withE
Vowels4
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Reason to go into penalty kicks” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 25, 2026 as 43-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with T and ends with E, 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 “Reason to go into penalty kicks” clue?+
The answer is TIEGAME (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 25, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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