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The suspenseful, can't-wait-to-see-what-comes-next ending to this puzzle (read the circled letters from top to bottom!)

The New York Times crossword clue “The suspenseful, can't-wait-to-see-what-comes-next ending to this puzzle (read the circled letters from top to bottom!)” answer is CLIFFHANGER. Below is every Crossword, Midi and Mini puzzle date it has appeared in.

ANSWER
11 lettersMost recent: September 15 2026

In the NYT Midi Crossword

This clue also appeared in the Midi on these dates:

About this clue

The clue “The suspenseful, can't-wait-to-see-what-comes-next ending to this puzzle (read the circled letters from top to bottom!)” resolves to CLIFFHANGER, a 11-letter answer. In the New York Times Crossword, Midi and Mini, the same clue can be reused over the years, sometimes with a different answer — use the dates above to find the exact puzzle you are solving.

Sofia Marquez
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Sofia has solved the New York Times Crossword, Midi and Mini every morning for over a decade. She personally verifies every answer on NYTSolver against the official NYT puzzle before publishing.