What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Croissant, éclair or Danish" from May 11, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Croissant, éclair or Danish”

This clue appeared as 46-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, May 11, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

PASTRY

Letters6

Starts withP

Ends withY

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Croissant, éclair or Danish” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 11, 2026 as 46-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with P and ends with Y, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Croissant, éclair or Danish” clue?+

The answer is PASTRY (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 11, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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