Crossword clue

“Like 2026, but not 2025”

This clue appeared as 49-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 24, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
EVEN
Letters4
Starts withE
Ends withN
Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
May 24, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Like 2026, but not 2025” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 24, 2026 as 49-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with E and ends with N.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Like 2026, but not 2025” clue?+

The answer is EVEN (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 24, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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