What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Is nearly out of breath" from April 16, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Is nearly out of breath”

This clue appeared as 12-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

PANTS

Letters5

Starts withP

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Apr 16, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Is nearly out of breath” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 16, 2025 as 12-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with P and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Is nearly out of breath” clue?+

The answer is PANTS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 16, 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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