Crossword clue
“Hare-brained”
This clue appeared as 27-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
INANELetters5
Starts withI
Ends withE
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Hare-brained” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 6, 2026 as 27-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with I 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 “Hare-brained” clue?+
The answer is INANE (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 6, 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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