What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Termites, for an aardwolf" from December 9, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Termites, for an aardwolf”

This clue appeared as 14-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

DIET

Letters4

Starts withD

Ends withT

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Termites, for an aardwolf” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 9, 2025 as 14-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with D and ends with T.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Termites, for an aardwolf” clue?+

The answer is DIET (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 9, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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