What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Island with Waikiki Beach" from October 27, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Island with Waikiki Beach”

This clue appeared as 15-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

OAHU

Letters4

Starts withO

Ends withU

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 27, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Island with Waikiki Beach” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 27, 2026 as 15-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with O and ends with U, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Island with Waikiki Beach” clue?+

The answer is OAHU (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 27, 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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