What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Skilled performer" from September 3, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Skilled performer”

This clue appeared as 46-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, September 3, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance

ARTISTE

Letters7

Starts withA

Ends withE

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Skilled performer” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 3, 2026 as 46-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with A and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Skilled performer” clue?+

The answer is ARTISTE (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 3, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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