What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "8-pointer in Scrabble" from March 10, 2026?

Crossword clue

“8-pointer in Scrabble”

This clue appeared as 36-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

JTILE

Letters5

Starts withJ

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Mar 10, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “8-pointer in Scrabble” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 10, 2026 as 36-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with J and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “8-pointer in Scrabble” clue?+

The answer is JTILE (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 10, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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