Crossword clue
“Provide backup for, as a weightlifter or gymnast”
This clue appeared as 42-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
SPOTLetters4
Starts withS
Ends withT
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Provide backup for, as a weightlifter or gymnast” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 6, 2025 as 42-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with S and ends with T.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Provide backup for, as a weightlifter or gymnast” clue?+
The answer is SPOT (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 6, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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