What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Goes past 21 in blackjack" from August 25, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Goes past 21 in blackjack”

This clue appeared as 9-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 25, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

BUSTS

Letters5

Starts withB

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Aug 25, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Goes past 21 in blackjack” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 25, 2025 as 9-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with B and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Goes past 21 in blackjack” clue?+

The answer is BUSTS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 25, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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