Crossword clue
“Big ask ... or a hint to this puzzle's shaded squares?”
This clue appeared as 16-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. The answer has 9 letters.
Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
TALLORDERLetters9
Starts withT
Ends withR
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Big ask ... or a hint to this puzzle's shaded squares?” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 22, 2025 as 16-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with T and ends with R, 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 “Big ask ... or a hint to this puzzle's shaded squares?” clue?+
The answer is TALLORDER (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 22, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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