What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Durable" from October 7, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Durable”

This clue appeared as 11-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

STURDY

Letters6

Starts withS

Ends withY

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 7, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Durable” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 7, 2026 as 11-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with S and ends with Y, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Durable” clue?+

The answer is STURDY (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 7, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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