Conical accommodations

Latest answer — September 27, 2026

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A TEPEE is a conical tent traditionally associated with several Indigenous peoples of the Great Plains. “Accommodations” is plural in meaning but the singular answer names one such dwelling.

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Definition
A traditional conical tepee at an outdoor camp

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The answer to “Conical accommodations” in the New York Times crossword is TEPEE — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on September 27, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 2-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Conical accommodations” answer

TEPEE (5 letters)

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What does TEPEE mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of TEPEE is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(noun)

  • a portable conical tent made of skins, cloth, or canvas on a frame of poles, used by some Indigenous peoples of the Plains and Great Lakes regions of North America

When else has “Conical accommodations” appeared?

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September 27, 2026 (most recent) → TEPEE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Conical accommodations”?

The answer is TEPEE, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on September 27, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Conical accommodations”?

5 letters: TEPEE.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times crossword on September 27, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 2-Down.

Can “Conical accommodations” have a different answer?

Yes — New York Times sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of this day's NYT Crossword answers?

The full grid for September 27, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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