Crossword clue
“They save the day”
This clue appeared as 22-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, March 23, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
HEROESLetters6
Starts withH
Ends withS
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “They save the day” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 23, 2026 as 22-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with H and ends with S, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “They save the day” clue?+
The answer is HEROES (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 23, 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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