What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Squishy projectile" from October 9, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Squishy projectile”

This clue appeared as 20-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 9, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance

NERFBALL

Letters8

Starts withN

Ends withL

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 9, 20268 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Squishy projectile” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 9, 2026 as 20-Across. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with N and ends with L.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Squishy projectile” clue?+

The answer is NERFBALL (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 9, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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