What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue ""___ down the hatches!"" from December 28, 2025?

Crossword clue

“"___ down the hatches!"”

This clue appeared as 76-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, December 28, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

BATTEN

Letters6

Starts withB

Ends withN

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Dec 28, 20256 letters→

About this clue

The clue “"___ down the hatches!"” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 28, 2025 as 76-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with B and ends with N.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “"___ down the hatches!"” clue?+

The answer is BATTEN (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 28, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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