Crossword clue

“Delighted cry upon receiving an acceptance”

This clue appeared as 22-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, September 18, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

IGOTIN

Letters6

Starts withI

Ends withN

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Sep 18, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Delighted cry upon receiving an acceptance” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 18, 2026 as 22-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with I and ends with N, 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 “Delighted cry upon receiving an acceptance” clue?+

The answer is IGOTIN (6 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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