What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Kind of bagel" from December 29, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Kind of bagel”

This clue appeared as 4-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, December 29, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

SESAME

Letters6

Starts withS

Ends withE

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Dec 29, 20256 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Kind of bagel” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 29, 2025 as 4-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with S and ends with E, 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 “Kind of bagel” clue?+

The answer is SESAME (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 29, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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