Crossword clue

“Testing the limits, say”

This clue appeared as 26-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, July 31, 2025. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
AVANTGARDE
Letters10
Starts withA
Ends withE
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jul 31, 202510 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Testing the limits, say” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 31, 2025 as 26-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with A and ends with E, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Testing the limits, say” clue?+

The answer is AVANTGARDE (10 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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