Crossword clue

“___ ball”

This clue appeared as 9-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 15, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersSeen 10 times
COMET
Letters5
Starts withC
Ends withT
Vowels2

Other possible answers

AnswerLettersSeen
SKEE44 of 10
ORB32 of 10
COMET51 of 10
DANCE51 of 10
GALA41 of 10
NERF41 of 10

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “___ ball” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 15, 2026 as 9-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with C and ends with T.

See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for October 15, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “___ ball” clue?+

The answer is COMET (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 15, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 10 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on October 15, 2026.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

Open the full list of answers for October 15, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.