Crossword clue

“What may slow the pace of some legs in a marathon”

This clue appeared as 48-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, May 9, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

CRAMPS

Letters6

Starts withC

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
May 9, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “What may slow the pace of some legs in a marathon” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 9, 2026 as 48-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with C and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “What may slow the pace of some legs in a marathon” clue?+

The answer is CRAMPS (6 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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