Crossword clue

“"Diet" for the defeated”

This clue appeared as 113-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 16, 2025. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
HUMBLEPIE
Letters9
Starts withH
Ends withE
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Feb 16, 20259 letters→

About this clue

The clue “"Diet" for the defeated” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 16, 2025 as 113-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with H and ends with E, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “"Diet" for the defeated” clue?+

The answer is HUMBLEPIE (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 16, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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