Crossword clue
“City center, often”
This clue appeared as 17-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, July 2, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
PLAZALetters5
Starts withP
Ends withA
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “City center, often” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 2, 2026 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with P and ends with A.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “City center, often” clue?+
The answer is PLAZA (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 2, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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