Central NYT Crossword Clue

The answer to the “Central” crossword clue is MAIN (4 letters); other puzzles used INNER. We have seen this clue 2 times in New York Times crosswords, most recently on October 4, 2026.

Answer

THE ANSWER SEEN MOST OFTEN · 4 LETTERS

MAIN: the principal part.

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Best answers for “Central”

RankAnswerLettersClue
1MAIN4Central
2INNER5Central
3FOCI4Central points similar clue
4SPINE5Central support similar clue
5NODE4Central point similar clue
6MEAT4Central point similar clue
7CRUX4Central point similar clue

The first 2 answers are for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.

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CrosswordDateAnswerClue page
New York TimesOctober 4, 2026MAIN62 Across
New York TimesApril 26, 2026INNER33 Across

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Questions about the Central Crossword Clue

What is the 4-letter answer to the Central crossword clue?

MAIN is the 4-letter answer to the “Central” crossword clue, the one we have seen most often.

When was the Central crossword clue last used?

In the New York Times of October 4, 2026. We have seen it 2 times.

What are other possible answers to the Central crossword clue?

Other puzzles used INNER for this clue. Similar clues were answered with FOCI (“Central points”), SPINE (“Central support”), NODE (“Central point”).