Crossword clue
“___ green”
This clue appeared as 53-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, January 8, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 6 times
KELLYLetters5
Starts withK
Ends withY
Vowels1
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| KELLY | 5 | 2 of 6 |
| CASH | 4 | 1 of 6 |
| BERET | 5 | 1 of 6 |
| PEA | 3 | 1 of 6 |
| MONEY | 5 | 1 of 6 |
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About this clue
The clue “___ green” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 8, 2026 as 53-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with K and ends with Y, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “___ green” clue?+
The answer is KELLY (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 8, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 6 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on January 8, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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