Crossword clue

“Noun or verb … or a description of 20-, 30-, or 46-Across?”

This clue appeared as 53-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. The answer has 12 letters.

Answer · 12 lettersFirst appearance

PARTOFSPEECH

Letters12

Starts withP

Ends withH

Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
May 27, 202612 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Noun or verb … or a description of 20-, 30-, or 46-Across?” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 27, 2026 as 53-Across. Its answer is a 12-letter word that starts with P and ends with H, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Noun or verb … or a description of 20-, 30-, or 46-Across?” clue?+

The answer is PARTOFSPEECH (12 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 27, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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