Crossword clue
“Early models”
This clue appeared as 17-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.
Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
PROTOTYPESLetters10
Starts withP
Ends withS
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Early models” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 16, 2026 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with P and ends with S, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for September 16, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
More clues from this puzzle
1AImportant info to have while you're waiting in a cellphone lot, for short3 letters4AFall or fell6 letters10ACause of a sudden change in interest, informally?4 letters14AClose4 letters15APho soup garnishes7 letters16AConduit of neural signals4 letters19ARelative of a gull4 letters20A"Ain't gonna happen"4 letters
FAQ
What is the answer to the “Early models” clue?+
The answer is PROTOTYPES (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 16, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for September 16, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.