Crossword clue
“Very flimsy, as an argument”
This clue appeared as 27-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, January 24, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.
Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
PAPERTHINLetters9
Starts withP
Ends withN
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Very flimsy, as an argument” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 24, 2026 as 27-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with P and ends with N, 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 “Very flimsy, as an argument” clue?+
The answer is PAPERTHIN (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 24, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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