Crossword clue

“*Oft-quoted advice in Matthew 7:7”

This clue appeared as 18-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, January 15, 2026. The answer has 16 letters.

Answer · 16 lettersFirst appearance
SEEKANDYHALLFIND
Letters16
Starts withS
Ends withD
Vowels5

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NYT Crossword
Jan 15, 202616 letters→

About this clue

The clue “*Oft-quoted advice in Matthew 7:7” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 15, 2026 as 18-Across. Its answer is a 16-letter phrase that starts with S and ends with D, 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 “*Oft-quoted advice in Matthew 7:7” clue?+

The answer is SEEKANDYHALLFIND (16 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 15, 2026.

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