Crossword clue

“"Hang on a sec"”

This clue appeared as 58-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 23, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersSeen 3 times
ONEMOMENT
Letters9
Starts withO
Ends withT
Vowels4

Other possible answers

AnswerLettersSeen
ONEMOMENT91 of 3
BERIGHTBACK111 of 3
BRB31 of 3

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About this clue

The clue “"Hang on a sec"” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 23, 2026 as 58-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with O and ends with T, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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What is the answer to the “"Hang on a sec"” clue?+

The answer is ONEMOMENT (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 23, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 3 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on October 23, 2026.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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