Crossword clue
“Pass before a basket, e.g.”
This clue appeared as 98-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, June 7, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
ASSISTLetters6
Starts withA
Ends withT
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Pass before a basket, e.g.” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 7, 2026 as 98-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with A and ends with T.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Pass before a basket, e.g.” clue?+
The answer is ASSIST (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 7, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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