What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Snail's tentacle or butterfly's antenna" from June 29, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Snail's tentacle or butterfly's antenna”

This clue appeared as 43-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, June 29, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

FEELER

Letters6

Starts withF

Ends withR

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jun 29, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Snail's tentacle or butterfly's antenna” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 29, 2026 as 43-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with F and ends with R, 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 “Snail's tentacle or butterfly's antenna” clue?+

The answer is FEELER (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 29, 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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