Crossword clue

“Car requirement beginning in 1998”

This clue appeared as 31-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, February 27, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
AIRBAG
Letters6
Starts withA
Ends withG
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Feb 27, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Car requirement beginning in 1998” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 27, 2026 as 31-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with A and ends with G, 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 “Car requirement beginning in 1998” clue?+

The answer is AIRBAG (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 27, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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