Crossword clue

“Distinction for a classic underground work”

This clue appeared as 11-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, December 12, 2025. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance

CULTSTATUS

Letters10

Starts withC

Ends withS

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Dec 12, 202510 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Distinction for a classic underground work” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 12, 2025 as 11-Down. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with C and ends with S, 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 “Distinction for a classic underground work” clue?+

The answer is CULTSTATUS (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 12, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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