Crossword clue

“Suddenly motivated, with "under"”

This clue appeared as 64-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
LITAFIRE
Letters8
Starts withL
Ends withE
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jan 20, 20268 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Suddenly motivated, with "under"” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 20, 2026 as 64-Across. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with L and ends with E, 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 “Suddenly motivated, with "under"” clue?+

The answer is LITAFIRE (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 20, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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