What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Fidget spinners or Angry Birds, once" from September 18, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Fidget spinners or Angry Birds, once”

This clue appeared as 39-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, September 18, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

CRAZE

Letters5

Starts withC

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Fidget spinners or Angry Birds, once” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 18, 2026 as 39-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with C and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Fidget spinners or Angry Birds, once” clue?+

The answer is CRAZE (5 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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