Crossword clue

“Begins to thaw”

This clue appeared as Across in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
MELTS
Letters5
Starts withM
Ends withS
Vowels1

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About this clue

The clue “Begins to thaw” ran in the Newsday Crossword on September 16, 2025 as Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with M and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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What is the answer to the “Begins to thaw” clue?+

The answer is MELTS (5 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of September 16, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the Newsday Crossword, most recently on September 16, 2025.

How do I find other Newsday Crossword answers?+

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