What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Just about anything on a string" from December 17, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Just about anything on a string”

This clue appeared as 47-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

CATTOY

Letters6

Starts withC

Ends withY

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Dec 17, 20256 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Just about anything on a string” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 17, 2025 as 47-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with C and ends with Y.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Just about anything on a string” clue?+

The answer is CATTOY (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 17, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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