What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Not having quite enough money" from July 21, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Not having quite enough money”

This clue appeared as 51-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

SHORT

Letters5

Starts withS

Ends withT

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jul 21, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Not having quite enough money” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 21, 2026 as 51-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with T, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Not having quite enough money” clue?+

The answer is SHORT (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 21, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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