Crossword clue

“Made public”

This clue appeared as 8-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
LAIDBARE
Letters8
Starts withL
Ends withE
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 21, 20268 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Made public” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 21, 2026 as 8-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with L 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 “Made public” clue?+

The answer is LAIDBARE (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 21, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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