What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue ""Drunken Sailor," e.g." from April 20, 2025?

Crossword clue

“"Drunken Sailor," e.g.”

This clue appeared as 107-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, April 20, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

SHANTY

Letters6

Starts withS

Ends withY

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Apr 20, 20256 letters→

About this clue

The clue “"Drunken Sailor," e.g.” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 20, 2025 as 107-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with S and ends with Y, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “"Drunken Sailor," e.g.” clue?+

The answer is SHANTY (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 20, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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