Crossword clue

“You might pull one out for a guest”

This clue appeared as 4-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, December 12, 2025. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
SOFABED
Letters7
Starts withS
Ends withD
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Dec 12, 20257 letters→

About this clue

The clue “You might pull one out for a guest” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 12, 2025 as 4-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with S and ends with D, 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 “You might pull one out for a guest” clue?+

The answer is SOFABED (7 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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