Crossword clue

“Accidentally burn, perhaps”

This clue appeared as 49-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, January 8, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
OVERBOOK
Letters8
Starts withO
Ends withK
Vowels4

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About this clue

The clue “Accidentally burn, perhaps” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 8, 2026 as 49-Across. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with O and ends with K, 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 “Accidentally burn, perhaps” clue?+

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

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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