Crossword clue
“Weekly reward for a strict dieter, maybe”
This clue appeared as 34-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.
Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
CHEATMEALLetters9
Starts withC
Ends withL
Vowels4
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About this clue
The clue “Weekly reward for a strict dieter, maybe” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 8, 2026 as 34-Down. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with C and ends with L, 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 “Weekly reward for a strict dieter, maybe” clue?+
The answer is CHEATMEAL (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 8, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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