What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Most important" from October 23, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Most important”

This clue appeared as 33-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 23, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

CHIEF

Letters5

Starts withC

Ends withF

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 23, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Most important” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 23, 2026 as 33-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with C and ends with F.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Most important” clue?+

The answer is CHIEF (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 23, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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