Crossword clue

“Easily set off”

This clue appeared as 50-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, July 25, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
TESTY
Letters5
Starts withT
Ends withY
Vowels1

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The clue “Easily set off” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 25, 2026 as 50-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with T and ends with Y, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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What is the answer to the “Easily set off” clue?+

The answer is TESTY (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 25, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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