What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Ingenious fix (San Francisco)" from September 15, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Ingenious fix (San Francisco)”

This clue appeared as 17-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, September 15, 2025. The answer has 15 letters.

Answer · 15 lettersFirst appearance

ELEGANTSOLUTION

Letters15

Starts withE

Ends withN

Vowels7

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Sep 15, 202515 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Ingenious fix (San Francisco)” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 15, 2025 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 15-letter phrase that starts with E and ends with N, with 7 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Ingenious fix (San Francisco)” clue?+

The answer is ELEGANTSOLUTION (15 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 15, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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