Crossword clue
“Wide rift”
This clue appeared as 85-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 13, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
CHASMLetters5
Starts withC
Ends withM
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Wide rift” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 13, 2025 as 85-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with C and ends with M, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Wide rift” clue?+
The answer is CHASM (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 13, 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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