Choice word NYT Crossword Clue

The answer to the “Choice word” crossword clue is ELSE (4 letters); other puzzles used OPT. We have seen this clue 2 times in New York Times crosswords, most recently on August 28, 2026.

Answer

THE ANSWER SEEN MOST OFTEN · 4 LETTERS

ELSE: in a different place, time, or way.

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Best answers for “Choice word”

RankAnswerLettersClue
1ELSE4Choice word
2OPT3Choice word
3ABOVE5Last word of the last multiple-choice option, maybe similar clue
4FAVE4No. 1 choice similar clue
5PICK4Choice 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 TimesAugust 28, 2026ELSE11 Down
New York TimesAugust 2, 2025OPT38 Across

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Questions about the Choice word Crossword Clue

What is the 4-letter answer to the Choice word crossword clue?

ELSE is the 4-letter answer to the “Choice word” crossword clue, the one we have seen most often.

When was the Choice word crossword clue last used?

In the New York Times of August 28, 2026. We have seen it 2 times.

What are other possible answers to the Choice word crossword clue?

Other puzzles used OPT for this clue. Similar clues were answered with ABOVE (“Last word of the last multiple-choice option, maybe”), FAVE (“No. 1 choice”), PICK (“Choice”).