What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Without much hope" from February 12, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Without much hope”

This clue appeared as 66-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance

BLEAKLY

Letters7

Starts withB

Ends withY

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Feb 12, 20257 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Without much hope” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 12, 2025 as 66-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with B and ends with Y.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Without much hope” clue?+

The answer is BLEAKLY (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 12, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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