Crossword clue
“Italian city that lent its name to a color”
This clue appeared as 21-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, November 6, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
SIENALetters5
Starts withS
Ends withA
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Italian city that lent its name to a color” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 6, 2026 as 21-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with A, 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 “Italian city that lent its name to a color” clue?+
The answer is SIENA (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 6, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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