Crossword clue

“Couldn't get any higher?”

This clue appeared as 1-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, October 31, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
RATESATEN
Letters9
Starts withR
Ends withN
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 31, 20269 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Couldn't get any higher?” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 31, 2026 as 1-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with R and ends with N, 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 “Couldn't get any higher?” clue?+

The answer is RATESATEN (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 31, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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