Crossword clue
“Futuristic sci-fi classic with tales set in 2021 and 2029”
This clue appeared as 37-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, December 20, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
IROBOTLetters6
Starts withI
Ends withT
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Futuristic sci-fi classic with tales set in 2021 and 2029” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 20, 2025 as 37-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with I and ends with T, 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 “Futuristic sci-fi classic with tales set in 2021 and 2029” clue?+
The answer is IROBOT (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 20, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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