Crossword clue

“"I give up!"”

This clue appeared as 1-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
UNCLE
Letters5
Starts withU
Ends withE
Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jul 29, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “"I give up!"” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 29, 2025 as 1-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with U and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “"I give up!"” clue?+

The answer is UNCLE (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 29, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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