Crossword clue

“*Number of Supreme Court justices”

This clue appeared as 37-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. The answer has 15 letters.

Answer · 15 lettersFirst appearance
OPENPARENTHESIS
Letters15
Starts withO
Ends withS
Vowels6

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
May 13, 202615 letters→

About this clue

The clue “*Number of Supreme Court justices” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 13, 2026 as 37-Across. Its answer is a 15-letter phrase that starts with O and ends with S, with 6 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “*Number of Supreme Court justices” clue?+

The answer is OPENPARENTHESIS (15 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 13, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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