Crossword clue

“Exclamation of surprise from a host”

This clue appeared as 17-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, May 9, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
YOUREEARLY
Letters10
Starts withY
Ends withY
Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
May 9, 202610 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Exclamation of surprise from a host” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 9, 2026 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with Y and ends with Y, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Exclamation of surprise from a host” clue?+

The answer is YOUREEARLY (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 9, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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