Crossword clue

“Service org. since the 1850s”

This clue appeared as 1-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, January 10, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
YWCA
Letters4
Starts withY
Ends withA
Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jan 10, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Service org. since the 1850s” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 10, 2026 as 1-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with Y and ends with A.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Service org. since the 1850s” clue?+

The answer is YWCA (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 10, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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