Crossword clue

“Scannable squares often used in place of paper menus”

This clue appeared as 52-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance

QRCODES

Letters7

Starts withQ

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Sep 15, 20267 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Scannable squares often used in place of paper menus” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 15, 2026 as 52-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with Q and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Scannable squares often used in place of paper menus” clue?+

The answer is QRCODES (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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