What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Strikes down" from February 6, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Strikes down”

This clue appeared as 21-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, February 6, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

SMITES

Letters6

Starts withS

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Feb 6, 20256 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Strikes down” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 6, 2025 as 21-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with S and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Strikes down” clue?+

The answer is SMITES (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 6, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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