What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Bite down hard" from December 7, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Bite down hard”

This clue appeared as 38-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, December 7, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

CHOMP

Letters5

Starts withC

Ends withP

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Bite down hard” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 7, 2025 as 38-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with C and ends with P, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Bite down hard” clue?+

The answer is CHOMP (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 7, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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