Crossword clue

“Nancy Drew and Sherlock Holmes”

This clue appeared as 65-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, January 1, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
DETECTIVES
Letters10
Starts withD
Ends withS
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jan 1, 202610 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Nancy Drew and Sherlock Holmes” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 1, 2026 as 65-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with D and ends with S, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Nancy Drew and Sherlock Holmes” clue?+

The answer is DETECTIVES (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 1, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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