What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Nearly unique" from June 9, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Nearly unique”

This clue appeared as 28-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. The answer has 15 letters.

Answer · 15 lettersFirst appearance

EXCEEDINGLYRARE

Letters15

Starts withE

Ends withE

Vowels6

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jun 9, 202615 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Nearly unique” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 9, 2026 as 28-Across. Its answer is a 15-letter phrase that starts with E and ends with E, with 6 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Nearly unique” clue?+

The answer is EXCEEDINGLYRARE (15 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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