Crossword clue

“Kitchen counter”

This clue appeared as 12-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, September 12, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
OVENTIMER
Letters9
Starts withO
Ends withR
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Sep 12, 20269 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Kitchen counter” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 12, 2026 as 12-Down. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with O and ends with R, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for September 12, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Kitchen counter” clue?+

The answer is OVENTIMER (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 12, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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