Crossword clue

“Carnival diversion requiring precision”

This clue appeared as 41-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance

BALLOONPOP

Letters10

Starts withB

Ends withP

Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Sep 23, 202610 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Carnival diversion requiring precision” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 23, 2026 as 41-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with B and ends with P, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Carnival diversion requiring precision” clue?+

The answer is BALLOONPOP (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 23, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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