Crossword clue

“Where things are happening”

This clue appeared as 11-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 29, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
ONTHESCENE
Letters10
Starts withO
Ends withE
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 29, 202610 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Where things are happening” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 29, 2026 as 11-Down. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with O 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 “Where things are happening” clue?+

The answer is ONTHESCENE (10 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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