Crossword clue

“Like a whodunit in which the butler did it [duh!]”

This clue appeared as 21-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, September 25, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

BANAL

Letters5

Starts withB

Ends withL

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Sep 25, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Like a whodunit in which the butler did it [duh!]” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 25, 2026 as 21-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with B and ends with L.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Like a whodunit in which the butler did it [duh!]” clue?+

The answer is BANAL (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 25, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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