Crossword clue
“Strike zone?”
This clue appeared as 103-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 1, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
ALLEYLetters5
Starts withA
Ends withY
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Strike zone?” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 1, 2026 as 103-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with Y.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Strike zone?” clue?+
The answer is ALLEY (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 1, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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