Write on stone, maybe
Latest answer — October 05, 2026
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Clue explained
To etch is to write or draw by cutting lines into a surface, such as stone. “Maybe” signals one possible way to write on stone.
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NYT Crossword
This clue's Monday, October 05, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Write on stone, maybe” in the New York Times crossword is ETCH — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on October 5, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 1-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.
“Write on stone, maybe” answer
ETCH (4 letters)
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What does ETCH mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of ETCH is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(verb)
- engrave (metal, glass, or stone) by coating it with a protective layer, drawing on it with a needle, and then covering it with acid to attack the parts the needle has exposed, especially in order to produce prints from it
- (of an acid or other solvent) corrode or eat away the surface of (something)
- cut or carve (a text or design) on a surface
When else has “Write on stone, maybe” 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.
October 5, 2026 (most recent) → ETCH. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Write on stone, maybe”?
The answer is ETCH, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on October 5, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Write on stone, maybe”?
4 letters: ETCH.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times crossword on October 5, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 1-Across.
Can “Write on stone, maybe” 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 October 5, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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