Crossword clue

“Observance celebrating a decision actually made on July 2 — the date when John Adams predicted it would be celebrated”

This clue appeared as 44-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. The answer has 15 letters.

Answer · 15 lettersFirst appearance
INDEPENDENCEDAY
Letters15
Starts withI
Ends withY
Vowels6

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Dec 24, 202515 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Observance celebrating a decision actually made on July 2 — the date when John Adams predicted it would be celebrated” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 24, 2025 as 44-Across. Its answer is a 15-letter phrase that starts with I and ends with Y, 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 “Observance celebrating a decision actually made on July 2 — the date when John Adams predicted it would be celebrated” clue?+

The answer is INDEPENDENCEDAY (15 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 24, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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