What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Important route" from March 26, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Important route”

This clue appeared as 49-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

ARTERY

Letters6

Starts withA

Ends withY

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Mar 26, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Important route” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 26, 2026 as 49-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with A and ends with Y.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Important route” clue?+

The answer is ARTERY (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 26, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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