Crossword clue
“Gets into a tight spot”
This clue appeared as 21-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, December 27, 2025. The answer has 9 letters.
Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
SHOEHORNSLetters9
Starts withS
Ends withS
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Gets into a tight spot” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 27, 2025 as 21-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with S 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 “Gets into a tight spot” clue?+
The answer is SHOEHORNS (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 27, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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