Crossword clue

“Tempest in a teapot?”

This clue appeared as 45-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 16, 2025. The answer has 18 letters.

Answer · 18 lettersFirst appearance
GREATSQUALLOFCHINA
Letters18
Starts withG
Ends withA
Vowels7

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Feb 16, 202518 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Tempest in a teapot?” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 16, 2025 as 45-Across. Its answer is a 18-letter phrase that starts with G and ends with A, with 7 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Tempest in a teapot?” clue?+

The answer is GREATSQUALLOFCHINA (18 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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