Crossword clue
“Number represented by candles on a cake”
This clue appeared as 42-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
AGELetters3
Starts withA
Ends withE
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Number represented by candles on a cake” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 3, 2026 as 42-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with A and ends with E.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Number represented by candles on a cake” clue?+
The answer is AGE (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 3, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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