Crossword clue
“Like challenging kite-flying weather”
This clue appeared as 20-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, August 22, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
GUSTYLetters5
Starts withG
Ends withY
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Like challenging kite-flying weather” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 22, 2025 as 20-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with G 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 “Like challenging kite-flying weather” clue?+
The answer is GUSTY (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 22, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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