What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Word before data or deal" from September 23, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Word before data or deal”

This clue appeared as 47-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

RAW

Letters3

Starts withR

Ends withW

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Sep 23, 20263 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Word before data or deal” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 23, 2026 as 47-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with R and ends with W.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Word before data or deal” clue?+

The answer is RAW (3 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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