Crossword clue

“Where employees work on tips and receive tips”

This clue appeared as 11-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance

NAILSALON

Letters9

Starts withN

Ends withN

Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jun 9, 20269 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Where employees work on tips and receive tips” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 9, 2026 as 11-Down. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with N and ends with N, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Where employees work on tips and receive tips” clue?+

The answer is NAILSALON (9 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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