Crossword clue

“Electric vehicle from Japan”

This clue appeared as 16-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, October 12, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
NISSANLEAF
Letters10
Starts withN
Ends withF
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 12, 202610 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Electric vehicle from Japan” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 12, 2026 as 16-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with N and ends with F, 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 “Electric vehicle from Japan” clue?+

The answer is NISSANLEAF (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 12, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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