Crossword clue

“Overact”

This clue appeared as 7-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
EMOTE
Letters5
Starts withE
Ends withE
Vowels3

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The clue “Overact” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 20, 2026 as 7-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with E and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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What is the answer to the “Overact” clue?+

The answer is EMOTE (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 20, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on October 20, 2026.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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