Crossword clue

“Passage in a mystery novel?”

This clue appeared as 34-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, April 25, 2025. The answer has 15 letters.

Answer · 15 lettersFirst appearance
HIDDENSTAIRCASE
Letters15
Starts withH
Ends withE
Vowels6

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Apr 25, 202515 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Passage in a mystery novel?” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 25, 2025 as 34-Across. Its answer is a 15-letter phrase that starts with H and ends with E, with 6 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Passage in a mystery novel?” clue?+

The answer is HIDDENSTAIRCASE (15 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 25, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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