Crossword clue

“*Reciprocal exchange”

This clue appeared as 51-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, March 16, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
QUIDPROQUO
Letters10
Starts withQ
Ends withO
Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Mar 16, 202610 letters→

About this clue

The clue “*Reciprocal exchange” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 16, 2026 as 51-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with Q and ends with O, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “*Reciprocal exchange” clue?+

The answer is QUIDPROQUO (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 16, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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