What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "The present" from October 29, 2026?

Crossword clue

“The present”

This clue appeared as 47-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 29, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

NOW

Letters3

Starts withN

Ends withW

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 29, 20263 letters→

About this clue

The clue “The present” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 29, 2026 as 47-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with N and ends with W.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “The present” clue?+

The answer is NOW (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 29, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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