Crossword clue
“Concoct, with "up"”
This clue appeared as 20-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 1, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
COOKLetters4
Starts withC
Ends withK
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Concoct, with "up"” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 1, 2026 as 20-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with C and ends with K.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Concoct, with "up"” clue?+
The answer is COOK (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 1, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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