Crossword clue

“Wizard's weapon, maybe”

This clue appeared as 33-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, April 17, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
STAFF
Letters5
Starts withS
Ends withF
Vowels1

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About this clue

The clue “Wizard's weapon, maybe” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 17, 2025 as 33-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with F, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Wizard's weapon, maybe” clue?+

The answer is STAFF (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 17, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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