What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "When strikes go on the longest?" from March 7, 2026?

Crossword clue

“When strikes go on the longest?”

This clue appeared as 48-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, March 7, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

NOON

Letters4

Starts withN

Ends withN

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “When strikes go on the longest?” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 7, 2026 as 48-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with N and ends with N.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “When strikes go on the longest?” clue?+

The answer is NOON (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 7, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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