Zest NYT Crossword Clue
The answer to the “Zest” crossword clue is ELAN (4 letters); other puzzles used BRIO and TANG. We have seen this clue 4 times in New York Times and USA Today crosswords, most recently on September 20, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER SEEN MOST OFTEN · 4 LETTERS
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Best answers for “Zest”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ELAN | 4 | Zest |
| 2 | BRIO | 4 | Zest |
| 3 | TANG | 4 | Zest |
| 4 | LEMONRIND | 9 | Zest source similar clue |
| 5 | JOIEDEVIVRE | 11 | *Zest for life, from the French similar clue |
| 6 | LIMES | 5 | Certain sources of zest similar clue |
The first 3 answers are for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.
Seen in
| Crossword | Date | Answer | Clue page |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Times | September 20, 2026 | ELAN | 128 Across |
| New York Times | May 22, 2026 | BRIO | 11 Down |
| USA Today | April 22, 2026 | TANG | 43 Down |
| New York Times | August 31, 2025 | PEEL | 90 Across |
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Questions about the Zest Crossword Clue
What is the 4-letter answer to the Zest crossword clue?
ELAN is the 4-letter answer to the “Zest” crossword clue, the one we have seen most often.
When was the Zest crossword clue last used?
In the New York Times of September 20, 2026. We have seen it 4 times.
What are other possible answers to the Zest crossword clue?
Other puzzles used BRIO and TANG for this clue. Similar clues were answered with LEMONRIND (“Zest source”), JOIEDEVIVRE (“*Zest for life, from the French”), LIMES (“Certain sources of zest”).