Crossword clue
“Stretch”
This clue appeared as 39-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, December 25, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersSeen 2 times
PERIODLetters6
Starts withP
Ends withD
Vowels3
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| PERIOD | 6 | 1 of 2 |
| STINT | 5 | 1 of 2 |
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About this clue
The clue “Stretch” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 25, 2025 as 39-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with P and ends with D, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for December 25, 2025, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Stretch” clue?+
The answer is PERIOD (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 25, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on December 25, 2025.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for December 25, 2025, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.