Crossword clue
“The moment of truth”
This clue appeared as 49-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, January 15, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersSeen 2 times
GOTIMELetters6
Starts withG
Ends withE
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “The moment of truth” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 15, 2026 as 49-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with G and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “The moment of truth” clue?+
The answer is GOTIME (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 15, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on January 15, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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