Crossword clue
“Laid back”
This clue appeared as 14-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
ATEASELetters6
Starts withA
Ends withE
Vowels4
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Laid back” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 20, 2026 as 14-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with A and ends with E, 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 “Laid back” clue?+
The answer is ATEASE (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 20, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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