___ point (center)
Latest answer — September 22, 2026
47 Across
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Clue explained
FOCAL completes the phrase “focal point,” meaning the central or most important point of attention. The parenthetical “center” gives the phrase’s meaning.
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NYT Crossword
This clue's Tuesday, September 22, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “___ point (center)” in the New York Times crossword is FOCAL — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on September 22, 2026, a Tuesday puzzle, at 47-Across. 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.
“___ point (center)” answer
FOCAL (5 letters)
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What does FOCAL mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of FOCAL is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(adjective)
- relating to the centre or most important part
- relating to the focus of a lens
- (of a disease or medical condition) occurring in one particular site in the body
When else has “___ point (center)” 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 22, 2026 (most recent) → FOCAL. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “___ point (center)”?
The answer is FOCAL, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on September 22, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “___ point (center)”?
5 letters: FOCAL.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times crossword on September 22, 2026 (a Tuesday puzzle), at 47-Across.
Can “___ point (center)” 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 22, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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