Ask the Audience or Phone-a-Friend Crossword Clue

Looking for the answer to “Ask the Audience or Phone-a-Friend” from the New York Times Bonus crossword of January 1, 2026? It has 8 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.

Crossword answer

NEW YORK TIMES BONUS, JANUARY 1, 2026

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Hints

Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.

Hint 1 Meaning

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Questions

What is the answer to “Ask the Audience or Phone-a-Friend”?

LIFELINE, 8 letters: a rope used to aid a person in distress.

When was “Ask the Audience or Phone-a-Friend” last seen in a crossword?

In the New York Times Bonus crossword of January 1, 2026.

How many letters does the answer have?

8 letters, starting with L.