What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "With 38-Across, one way to sit" from December 12, 2025?

Crossword clue

“With 38-Across, one way to sit”

This clue appeared as 5-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, December 12, 2025. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance

CRISSCROSS

Letters10

Starts withC

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Dec 12, 202510 letters→

About this clue

The clue “With 38-Across, one way to sit” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 12, 2025 as 5-Down. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with C and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “With 38-Across, one way to sit” clue?+

The answer is CRISSCROSS (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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