Crossword clue

“How journalists and detectives may act”

This clue appeared as 42-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, March 27, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
ONATIP
Letters6
Starts withO
Ends withP
Vowels3

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Mar 27, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “How journalists and detectives may act” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 27, 2026 as 42-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with O and ends with P, 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 “How journalists and detectives may act” clue?+

The answer is ONATIP (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 27, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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