Crossword clue
“Human's earliest phase, according to Freud”
This clue appeared as 25-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, July 13, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.
Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
ORALSTAGELetters9
Starts withO
Ends withE
Vowels4
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The clue “Human's earliest phase, according to Freud” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 13, 2026 as 25-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with O and ends with E, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Human's earliest phase, according to Freud” clue?+
The answer is ORALSTAGE (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 13, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
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