Crossword clue
“Hibernation spots”
This clue appeared as 43-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
DENSLetters4
Starts withD
Ends withS
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Hibernation spots” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 16, 2026 as 43-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with D and ends with S.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Hibernation spots” clue?+
The answer is DENS (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 16, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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