What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Playground denial" from June 22, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Playground denial”

This clue appeared as 48-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, June 22, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

ARENOT

Letters6

Starts withA

Ends withT

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jun 22, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Playground denial” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 22, 2026 as 48-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with A and ends with T, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Playground denial” clue?+

The answer is ARENOT (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 22, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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