Crossword clue

“Ones paying flat rates ... or, when read as two words, a hint to this puzzle's theme”

This clue appeared as 39-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, July 31, 2025. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance

TENANTS

Letters7

Starts withT

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jul 31, 20257 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Ones paying flat rates ... or, when read as two words, a hint to this puzzle's theme” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 31, 2025 as 39-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with T and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Ones paying flat rates ... or, when read as two words, a hint to this puzzle's theme” clue?+

The answer is TENANTS (7 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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