What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Upper limit that cannot be exceeded" from June 26, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Upper limit that cannot be exceeded”

This clue appeared as 25-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, June 26, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance

HARDCAP

Letters7

Starts withH

Ends withP

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jun 26, 20267 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Upper limit that cannot be exceeded” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 26, 2026 as 25-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with H and ends with P.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Upper limit that cannot be exceeded” clue?+

The answer is HARDCAP (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 26, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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