What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "10-legged crustacean" from February 7, 2025?

Crossword clue

“10-legged crustacean”

This clue appeared as 1-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, February 7, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

PRAWN

Letters5

Starts withP

Ends withN

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Feb 7, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “10-legged crustacean” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 7, 2025 as 1-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with P and ends with N, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “10-legged crustacean” clue?+

The answer is PRAWN (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 7, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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