Crossword clue
“Cleanse negative energy, in Indigenous tradition”
This clue appeared as 17-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.
Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
BURNSAGELetters8
Starts withB
Ends withE
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Cleanse negative energy, in Indigenous tradition” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 6, 2026 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with B and ends with E, 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 “Cleanse negative energy, in Indigenous tradition” clue?+
The answer is BURNSAGE (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 6, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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