What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Why wait?" from September 12, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Why wait?”

This clue appeared as 25-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, September 12, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

TIP

Letters3

Starts withT

Ends withP

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Sep 12, 20263 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Why wait?” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 12, 2026 as 25-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with T and ends with P.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Why wait?” clue?+

The answer is TIP (3 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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