Poetic tribute
Latest answer — September 21, 2026
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Clue explained
An ODE is a poem written as a tribute or expression of praise, making it a poetic tribute. The answer is a singular noun.
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This clue's Monday, September 21, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Poetic tribute” in the New York Times crossword is ODE — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on September 21, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 62-Down, and it has also run on 2 earlier dates with the same answer. 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.
“Poetic tribute” answer
ODE (3 letters)
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What does ODE mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of ODE is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a lyric poem, typically one in the form of an address to a particular subject, written in varied or irregular metre
When else has “Poetic tribute” appeared?
New York Times reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.
- September 21, 2026 (most recent) → ODE
- August 5, 2025 → ODE
- February 9, 2025 → ODE
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Poetic tribute”?
The answer is ODE, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on September 21, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Poetic tribute”?
3 letters: ODE.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times crossword on September 21, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 62-Down. Earlier appearances: August 5, 2025 → ODE; February 9, 2025 → ODE.
Can “Poetic tribute” 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 21, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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