Crossword clue

“Service entrance, often”

This clue appeared as 15-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 8, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
SIDEDOOR
Letters8
Starts withS
Ends withR
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Nov 8, 20268 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Service entrance, often” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 8, 2026 as 15-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with S and ends with R, 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 “Service entrance, often” clue?+

The answer is SIDEDOOR (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 8, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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