Crossword clue

“Facial feature also known as a "nasolabial fold"”

This clue appeared as 16-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, July 3, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance

SMILELINE

Letters9

Starts withS

Ends withE

Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Facial feature also known as a "nasolabial fold"” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 3, 2026 as 16-Across. Its answer is a 9-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 “Facial feature also known as a "nasolabial fold"” clue?+

The answer is SMILELINE (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 3, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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