What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Tension cutter" from April 12, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Tension cutter”

This clue appeared as 25-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, April 12, 2025. The answer has 11 letters.

Answer · 11 lettersFirst appearance

COMICRELIEF

Letters11

Starts withC

Ends withF

Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Apr 12, 202511 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Tension cutter” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 12, 2025 as 25-Down. Its answer is a 11-letter word that starts with C and ends with F, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Tension cutter” clue?+

The answer is COMICRELIEF (11 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 12, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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