What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Close female friend … in relative terms" from October 18, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Close female friend … in relative terms”

This clue appeared as 14-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, October 18, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

SISTER

Letters6

Starts withS

Ends withR

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 18, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Close female friend … in relative terms” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 18, 2026 as 14-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with S and ends with R.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Close female friend … in relative terms” clue?+

The answer is SISTER (6 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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