What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Swimmer's invitation" from August 9, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Swimmer's invitation”

This clue appeared as 19-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 9, 2026. The answer has 21 letters.

Answer · 21 lettersFirst appearance

COMEONINTHEWATERSFINE

Letters21

Starts withC

Ends withE

Vowels9

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Aug 9, 202621 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Swimmer's invitation” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 9, 2026 as 19-Across. Its answer is a 21-letter phrase that starts with C and ends with E, with 9 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Swimmer's invitation” clue?+

The answer is COMEONINTHEWATERSFINE (21 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 9, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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