Crossword clue
“How an animal's length may be measured”
This clue appeared as 8-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 12, 2025. The answer has 10 letters.
Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
NOSETOTAILLetters10
Starts withN
Ends withL
Vowels5
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “How an animal's length may be measured” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 12, 2025 as 8-Down. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with N and ends with L, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “How an animal's length may be measured” clue?+
The answer is NOSETOTAIL (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 12, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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