Crossword clue
“When squirrels may thermoregulate by splooting”
This clue appeared as 12-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, July 25, 2025. The answer has 8 letters.
Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
HEATWAVELetters8
Starts withH
Ends withE
Vowels4
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “When squirrels may thermoregulate by splooting” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 25, 2025 as 12-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with H and ends with E, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “When squirrels may thermoregulate by splooting” clue?+
The answer is HEATWAVE (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 25, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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