Crossword clue

“Friendly emoticon”

This clue appeared as 22-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, July 27, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
SMILEYFACE
Letters10
Starts withS
Ends withE
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jul 27, 202610 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Friendly emoticon” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 27, 2026 as 22-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with S and ends with E, 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 “Friendly emoticon” clue?+

The answer is SMILEYFACE (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 27, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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