Crossword clue
“Yellow 5 and Red 40, for two”
This clue appeared as 12-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, December 13, 2025. The answer has 13 letters.
Answer · 13 lettersFirst appearance
FOODADDITIVESLetters13
Starts withF
Ends withS
Vowels6
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About this clue
The clue “Yellow 5 and Red 40, for two” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 13, 2025 as 12-Across. Its answer is a 13-letter phrase that starts with F and ends with S, with 6 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Yellow 5 and Red 40, for two” clue?+
The answer is FOODADDITIVES (13 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 13, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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