What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Actress Kirsten" from March 17, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Actress Kirsten”

This clue appeared as 42-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

DUNST

Letters5

Starts withD

Ends withT

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Mar 17, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Actress Kirsten” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 17, 2026 as 42-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with D and ends with T, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Actress Kirsten” clue?+

The answer is DUNST (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 17, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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