Crossword clue

“Self-esteem builder”

This clue appeared as 5-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, September 14, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
EGOBOOST
Letters8
Starts withE
Ends withT
Vowels4

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The clue “Self-esteem builder” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 14, 2026 as 5-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with E and ends with T, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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What is the answer to the “Self-esteem builder” clue?+

The answer is EGOBOOST (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 14, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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