“Phenomenon through which luxuries become necessities”
This clue appeared as 49-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, February 6, 2026. The answer has 14 letters.
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The clue “Phenomenon through which luxuries become necessities” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 6, 2026 as 49-Across. Its answer is a 14-letter phrase that starts with L and ends with P, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Phenomenon through which luxuries become necessities” clue?+
The answer is LIFESTYLECREEP (14 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 6, 2026.
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We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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