Crossword clue

“Like an overtired toddler”

This clue appeared as 38-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, September 3, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
FUSSY
Letters5
Starts withF
Ends withY
Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Sep 3, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Like an overtired toddler” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 3, 2026 as 38-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with F and ends with Y, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Like an overtired toddler” clue?+

The answer is FUSSY (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 3, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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