Crossword clue

“Defensive effort in the red zone”

This clue appeared as 30-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, September 18, 2026. The answer has 13 letters.

Answer · 13 lettersFirst appearance
GOALLINESTAND
Letters13
Starts withG
Ends withD
Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Sep 18, 202613 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Defensive effort in the red zone” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 18, 2026 as 30-Across. Its answer is a 13-letter phrase that starts with G and ends with D, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Defensive effort in the red zone” clue?+

The answer is GOALLINESTAND (13 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 18, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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