Crossword clue

“Pleasant chill in the air, say”

This clue appeared as 19-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, February 20, 2026. The answer has 14 letters.

Answer · 14 lettersFirst appearance
SWEATERWEATHER
Letters14
Starts withS
Ends withR
Vowels6

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Feb 20, 202614 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Pleasant chill in the air, say” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 20, 2026 as 19-Across. Its answer is a 14-letter phrase that starts with S and ends with R, with 6 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Pleasant chill in the air, say” clue?+

The answer is SWEATERWEATHER (14 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 20, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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