What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Maximum extent, in an idiom" from August 31, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Maximum extent, in an idiom”

This clue appeared as 1-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 31, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

HILT

Letters4

Starts withH

Ends withT

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Aug 31, 20254 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Maximum extent, in an idiom” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 31, 2025 as 1-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with H and ends with T.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Maximum extent, in an idiom” clue?+

The answer is HILT (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 31, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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