Crossword clue
“"What took so long?!"”
This clue appeared as 54-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, June 28, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.
Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
ABOUTTIMELetters9
Starts withA
Ends withE
Vowels5
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About this clue
The clue “"What took so long?!"” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 28, 2026 as 54-Down. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with A and ends with E, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “"What took so long?!"” clue?+
The answer is ABOUTTIME (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 28, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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