Crossword clue
“Mentally pooped”
This clue appeared as 17-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, September 21, 2026. The answer has 15 letters.
Answer · 15 lettersFirst appearance
TOOTIREDTOTHINKLetters15
Starts withT
Ends withK
Vowels6
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Mentally pooped” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 21, 2026 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 15-letter phrase that starts with T and ends with K, with 6 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Mentally pooped” clue?+
The answer is TOOTIREDTOTHINK (15 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 21, 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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