What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "High-ranking scout" from September 18, 2026?

Crossword clue

“High-ranking scout”

This clue appeared as 11-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, September 18, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

EAGLE

Letters5

Starts withE

Ends withE

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Sep 18, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “High-ranking scout” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 18, 2026 as 11-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with E and ends with E, 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 “High-ranking scout” clue?+

The answer is EAGLE (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.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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