What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Spitting contest?" from August 29, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Spitting contest?”

This clue appeared as 51-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, August 29, 2025. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance

RAPBATTLE

Letters9

Starts withR

Ends withE

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Aug 29, 20259 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Spitting contest?” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 29, 2025 as 51-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with R and ends with E, 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 “Spitting contest?” clue?+

The answer is RAPBATTLE (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 29, 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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