What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Building block" from August 28, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Building block”

This clue appeared as 23-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, August 28, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

LEGO

Letters4

Starts withL

Ends withO

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Building block” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 28, 2026 as 23-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with L and ends with O.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Building block” clue?+

The answer is LEGO (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 28, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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