Crossword clue

“Excellent sort of person to be a copy editor”

This clue appeared as 15-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, July 31, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
PEDANT
Letters6
Starts withP
Ends withT
Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jul 31, 20256 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Excellent sort of person to be a copy editor” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 31, 2025 as 15-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with P and ends with T.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Excellent sort of person to be a copy editor” clue?+

The answer is PEDANT (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 31, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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