Down the road
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 28, 2026
Stuck on the clue Down the road from the New York Times Daily for March 28, 2026? We have the correct 9-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?
Clue
Down the road (9)
Answer
The answer to Down the road is Yet To Come (9 letters).
Why does Yet To Come fit this clue?
This clue uses a figurative definition where 'Down the road' means in the future rather than literally along a street. YET TO COME is a phrase meaning still in the future or not having happened yet. The expression 'down the road' commonly refers to events or circumstances that will occur at some point in the future, making it a perfect match for something that is yet to come. Both phrases capture the same temporal concept of futurity, with 'down the road' being the more colloquial way to express what 'yet to come' states more formally.
What does Down the road mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
down
adverb
•in the future; at a later time
road
noun
•a path or route for travel
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 52-across in the New York Times Daily on March 28, 2026, by Katie Hoody, edited by Will Shortz. See all answers for this puzzle.
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NYT Daily — Mar 28, 2026
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What does Yet To Come mean?
phrase
•something that will happen in the future; still awaiting occurrence
How to use Yet To Come in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Yet To Come.
•“We're focusing on the immediate priorities now, but the biggest challenges are yet to come down the road.”
•“The best parts of your career are yet to come if you keep working hard.”
•“Many technological breakthroughs are yet to come in the field of artificial intelligence.”
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All clues from the New York Times Daily, Mar 28, 2026 crossword
The New York Times Daily for March 28, 2026 was published by Katie Hoody and has 70 clues. Curious about all the answers from this crossword puzzle? View all answers here.
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Frequently asked questions about Down the road
- What is the answer to Down the road?
- The answer is Yet To Come (9 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Daily on March 28, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to Down the road have?
- The answer has 9 letters: Yet To Come.
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Puzzle
NYT Daily — Mar 28, 2026
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provider
editor
Will Shortz
date
position
52 Across
answer length
9 letters