Crossword clue
“They might be thatched”
This clue appeared as 33-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
ROOFSLetters5
Starts withR
Ends withS
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “They might be thatched” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 22, 2026 as 33-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with R and ends with S.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “They might be thatched” clue?+
The answer is ROOFS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 22, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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