Crossword clue

“Far from any urban center, colloquially”

This clue appeared as 21-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. The answer has 11 letters.

Answer · 11 lettersFirst appearance

INTHESTICKS

Letters11

Starts withI

Ends withS

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jan 27, 202611 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Far from any urban center, colloquially” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 27, 2026 as 21-Across. Its answer is a 11-letter word that starts with I and ends with S, 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 “Far from any urban center, colloquially” clue?+

The answer is INTHESTICKS (11 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 27, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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