What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Deliberately downplay" from June 27, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Deliberately downplay”

This clue appeared as 27-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, June 27, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance

UNDERSTATE

Letters10

Starts withU

Ends withE

Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jun 27, 202610 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Deliberately downplay” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 27, 2026 as 27-Down. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with U and ends with E, 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 “Deliberately downplay” clue?+

The answer is UNDERSTATE (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 27, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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