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“Pastry with Austrian origins, despite its name” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Jun 12, 20261 Down6 letters
Answer
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••••••DANISH
6 letters · 1 Down

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.DANISH is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Pastry with Austrian origins, despite its name”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 12, 2026, where it runs at 1 Down and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on June 12, 2026.

Crossing entries

Jun 12, 2026 grid
1AGet-up4 ltrs›12AChildren's book title character in a green suit5 ltrs›14AInheritance source, for good or ill14 ltrs›16A"Red, the color of ___ / Black, the color of despair" ("Les Misérables" lyric)6 ltrs›19A"Empire of the ___" (1977 sci-fi film with an approval rating of 5% on Rotten Tomatoes)4 ltrs›24AFollowers of the guru Nanak5 ltrs›

Every appearance

2 puzzles
DatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jun 12, 2026NYT Crossword1 Down••••••DANISHJun 12, 2026NYT Crossword1 Down••••••DANISH

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