Crossword clue
“Kind of cavity”
This clue appeared as 9-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, March 13, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersSeen 3 times
ORALLetters4
Starts withO
Ends withL
Vowels2
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| ORAL | 4 | 2 of 3 |
| SINUS | 5 | 1 of 3 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Kind of cavity” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 13, 2026 as 9-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with O and ends with L.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for March 13, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Kind of cavity” clue?+
The answer is ORAL (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 13, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 3 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on March 13, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for March 13, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.