Crossword clue

“Record held by the Spruce Goose for over 70 years, at 320 feet”

This clue appeared as 40-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, September 24, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance

WINGSPAN

Letters8

Starts withW

Ends withN

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Sep 24, 20268 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Record held by the Spruce Goose for over 70 years, at 320 feet” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 24, 2026 as 40-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with W and ends with N.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Record held by the Spruce Goose for over 70 years, at 320 feet” clue?+

The answer is WINGSPAN (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 24, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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