Crossword clue
“"___ est mort" ("the king is dead")”
This clue appeared as 65-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
LEROILetters5
Starts withL
Ends withI
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “"___ est mort" ("the king is dead")” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 2, 2025 as 65-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with L and ends with I, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “"___ est mort" ("the king is dead")” clue?+
The answer is LEROI (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 2, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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