What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Leaves stranded" from June 8, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Leaves stranded”

This clue appeared as 40-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, June 8, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance

MAROONS

Letters7

Starts withM

Ends withS

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jun 8, 20267 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Leaves stranded” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 8, 2026 as 40-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with M and ends with S, 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 “Leaves stranded” clue?+

The answer is MAROONS (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 8, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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