Crossword clue
“"___ I compare thee to a summer's day?": Shak.”
This clue appeared as 49-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, September 28, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
SHALLLetters5
Starts withS
Ends withL
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “"___ I compare thee to a summer's day?": Shak.” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 28, 2026 as 49-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with L, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “"___ I compare thee to a summer's day?": Shak.” clue?+
The answer is SHALL (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 28, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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