Crossword clue

“Character at the heart of the "Who shot ...?" cliffhanger of 1980s TV”

This clue appeared as 26-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance

JREWING

Letters7

Starts withJ

Ends withG

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Character at the heart of the "Who shot ...?" cliffhanger of 1980s TV” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 15, 2026 as 26-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with J and ends with G.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Character at the heart of the "Who shot ...?" cliffhanger of 1980s TV” clue?+

The answer is JREWING (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 15, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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