Crossword clue
“{Elijah, Ruth, Natalie}”
This clue appeared as 22-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 5, 2026. The answer has 14 letters.
Answer · 14 lettersFirst appearance
BABEINTHEWOODSLetters14
Starts withB
Ends withS
Vowels6
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “{Elijah, Ruth, Natalie}” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 5, 2026 as 22-Across. Its answer is a 14-letter phrase that starts with B and ends with S, with 6 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “{Elijah, Ruth, Natalie}” clue?+
The answer is BABEINTHEWOODS (14 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 5, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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