Crossword clue
“40 winks”
This clue appeared as 100-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, September 28, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersSeen 2 times
SIESTALetters6
Starts withS
Ends withA
Vowels3
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| SIESTA | 6 | 1 of 2 |
| NAP | 3 | 1 of 2 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “40 winks” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 28, 2025 as 100-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with S and ends with A, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for September 28, 2025, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “40 winks” clue?+
The answer is SIESTA (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 28, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on September 28, 2025.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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