Crossword clue

“Belittle”

This clue appeared as 15-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
ABASE
Letters5
Starts withA
Ends withE
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Belittle” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 12, 2025 as 15-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for February 12, 2025, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Belittle” clue?+

The answer is ABASE (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 12, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on February 12, 2025.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

Open the full list of answers for February 12, 2025, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.