Crossword clue

“Sews up”

This clue appeared as 15-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, December 25, 2025. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
ENSURES
Letters7
Starts withE
Ends withS
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Dec 25, 20257 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Sews up” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 25, 2025 as 15-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with E and ends with S, 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 “Sews up” clue?+

The answer is ENSURES (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 25, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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