Crossword clue
“Like Tom Cruise as Jack Reacher, some say”
This clue appeared as 1-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.
Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
MISCASTLetters7
Starts withM
Ends withT
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Like Tom Cruise as Jack Reacher, some say” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 17, 2026 as 1-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with M and ends with T.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Like Tom Cruise as Jack Reacher, some say” clue?+
The answer is MISCAST (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 17, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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