Crossword clue

“Like some wine barrels”

This clue appeared as 51-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, September 21, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
OAKEN
Letters5
Starts withO
Ends withN
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Sep 21, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Like some wine barrels” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 21, 2026 as 51-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with O 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 “Like some wine barrels” clue?+

The answer is OAKEN (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 21, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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