What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Perform better than" from September 15, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Perform better than”

This clue appeared as 69-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

OUTDO

Letters5

Starts withO

Ends withO

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Perform better than” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 15, 2026 as 69-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with O and ends with O, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Perform better than” clue?+

The answer is OUTDO (5 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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