What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Score that leads to overtime" from April 7, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Score that leads to overtime”

This clue appeared as 29-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, April 7, 2025. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

TIE

Letters3

Starts withT

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Apr 7, 20253 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Score that leads to overtime” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 7, 2025 as 29-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with T and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Score that leads to overtime” clue?+

The answer is TIE (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 7, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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