Crossword clue
“Dad, in a euphemism / Naval barrier preventing entering and leaving”
This clue appeared as 73-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 10, 2026. The answer has 11 letters.
Answer · 11 lettersFirst appearance
OLDBLOCKADELetters11
Starts withO
Ends withE
Vowels4
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About this clue
The clue “Dad, in a euphemism / Naval barrier preventing entering and leaving” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 10, 2026 as 73-Across. Its answer is a 11-letter word that starts with O and ends with E, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Dad, in a euphemism / Naval barrier preventing entering and leaving” clue?+
The answer is OLDBLOCKADE (11 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 10, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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