They're cast in November
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 29, 2026
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Clue
They're cast in November (7)
Answer
The answer to They're cast in November is Ballots (7 letters).
In the NYT "Roundabouts" Sunday puzzle (March 29, 2026), theme answers bend through circled cells. This entry's cells read OTS, but the real answer is BALLOTS — the votes cast in November elections. The theme links this with 68A "The Orioles, on a scoreboard" (BAL) through a "roundabout" cell where the path turns 90°.
Why does Ballots fit this clue?
The clue 'They're cast in November' is a direct definition pointing to BALLOTS, the paper or electronic forms voters use to record their choices in an election. November is when the United States holds its major general elections, so ballots are literally cast, meaning submitted or counted, during that month. The editorial note explains that this entry appears in a 'Roundabouts' themed Sunday puzzle, where answers bend through shared cells at 90-degree turns. The visible portion of this entry reads OTS in the grid, but the full answer BALLOTS is completed by the shared roundabout cell carrying BAL, which also serves as the scoreboard abbreviation for the Baltimore Orioles in 68A. That shared turning cell is the puzzle's central trick, splitting BALLOTS across two directions.
What does They're cast in November mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
cast
verb
•to submit or record a vote in an election
•to throw or deposit something
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 69-across in the New York Times Daily on March 29, 2026, by Michael and Oliver Schlossberg, edited by Will Shortz. See all answers for this puzzle.
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NYT Daily — Mar 29, 2026
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What does Ballots mean?
noun
•Originally, a small ball placed in a container to cast a vote; now, by extension, a piece of paper or card used for this purpose, or some other means used to signify a vote.
•The process of voting, especially in secret; a round of voting.
verb
•To vote or decide by ballot.
•To draw lots.
Origin of the word Ballots
•origin: Italian 'ballotta', meaning 'little ball'
•period: 16th century
The word comes from the ancient Venetian practice of using small balls dropped into containers to cast secret votes, with white balls indicating approval and black balls indicating rejection.
How to use Ballots in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Ballots.
•“Millions of ballots were cast across the country during the November presidential election.”
•“The election officials carefully counted each ballot to ensure an accurate tally of votes.”
•“Voters must fill out their ballots completely and submit them before the polling station closes.”
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The New York Times Daily for March 29, 2026 titled “Roundabouts” was published by Michael and Oliver Schlossberg and has 140 clues. Curious about all the answers from this crossword puzzle? View all answers here.
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- The answer has 7 letters: Ballots.
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Puzzle
NYT Daily — Mar 29, 2026
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editor
Will Shortz
date
position
69 Across
answer length
7 letters