What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Boutonniere counterpart" from October 18, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Boutonniere counterpart”

This clue appeared as 90-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, October 18, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance

CORSAGE

Letters7

Starts withC

Ends withE

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Boutonniere counterpart” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 18, 2026 as 90-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with C and ends with E, 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 “Boutonniere counterpart” clue?+

The answer is CORSAGE (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 18, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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