Crossword clue

“Create ripple effects, in a way”

This clue appeared as 12-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 8, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
SKIPSTONES
Letters10
Starts withS
Ends withS
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
May 8, 202610 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Create ripple effects, in a way” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 8, 2026 as 12-Down. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with S and ends with S, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Create ripple effects, in a way” clue?+

The answer is SKIPSTONES (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 8, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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