Crossword clue
“*5th”
This clue appeared as 10-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.
Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
JUPITERLetters7
Starts withJ
Ends withR
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “*5th” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 25, 2026 as 10-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with J and ends with R, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “*5th” clue?+
The answer is JUPITER (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 25, 2026.
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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