Crossword clue
“Rest period”
This clue appeared as 46-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, March 12, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
SIESTALetters6
Starts withS
Ends withA
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Rest period” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 12, 2026 as 46-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with S and ends with A, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Rest period” clue?+
The answer is SIESTA (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 12, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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