What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Frantic scrambles" from February 16, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Frantic scrambles”

This clue appeared as 10-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, February 16, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance

MADDASHES

Letters9

Starts withM

Ends withS

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Feb 16, 20269 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Frantic scrambles” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 16, 2026 as 10-Down. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with M and ends with S, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Frantic scrambles” clue?+

The answer is MADDASHES (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 16, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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