Crossword clue
“Cry to a captor”
This clue appeared as 34-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. The answer has 9 letters.
Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
RELEASEMELetters9
Starts withR
Ends withE
Vowels5
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Cry to a captor” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 26, 2025 as 34-Down. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with R and ends with E, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Cry to a captor” clue?+
The answer is RELEASEME (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 26, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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