What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Suddenly kicks the bucket" from December 19, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Suddenly kicks the bucket”

This clue appeared as 38-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, December 19, 2025. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance

DROPSDEAD

Letters9

Starts withD

Ends withD

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Dec 19, 20259 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Suddenly kicks the bucket” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 19, 2025 as 38-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with D 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 “Suddenly kicks the bucket” clue?+

The answer is DROPSDEAD (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 19, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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