Crossword clue
“A dispiritingly large percentage of phone calls”
This clue appeared as 40-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
SPAMLetters4
Starts withS
Ends withM
Vowels1
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About this clue
The clue “A dispiritingly large percentage of phone calls” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 12, 2025 as 40-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with S and ends with M.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “A dispiritingly large percentage of phone calls” clue?+
The answer is SPAM (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 12, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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