What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Extremely serious" from January 27, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Extremely serious”

This clue appeared as 45-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, January 27, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

DIRE

Letters4

Starts withD

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jan 27, 20254 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Extremely serious” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 27, 2025 as 45-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with D and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Extremely serious” clue?+

The answer is DIRE (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 27, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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