Crossword clue

“Back in, in a way”

This clue appeared as 90-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 27, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
RETRO
Letters5
Starts withR
Ends withO
Vowels2

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The clue “Back in, in a way” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 27, 2025 as 90-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with R and ends with O.

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What is the answer to the “Back in, in a way” clue?+

The answer is RETRO (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 27, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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