Crossword clue

“Second-in-command”

This clue appeared as 20-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, October 19, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersSeen 2 times
DEPUTY
Letters6
Starts withD
Ends withY
Vowels2

Other possible answers

AnswerLettersSeen
DEPUTY61 of 2
VEEP41 of 2

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About this clue

The clue “Second-in-command” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 19, 2026 as 20-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with D and ends with Y.

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What is the answer to the “Second-in-command” clue?+

The answer is DEPUTY (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 19, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on October 19, 2026.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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