What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Lump in one's throat" from June 9, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Lump in one's throat”

This clue appeared as 40-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

TONSIL

Letters6

Starts withT

Ends withL

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jun 9, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Lump in one's throat” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 9, 2026 as 40-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with T and ends with L.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Lump in one's throat” clue?+

The answer is TONSIL (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 9, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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