What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "It's a straight shot" from July 5, 2025?

Crossword clue

“It's a straight shot”

This clue appeared as 8-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, July 5, 2025. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance

NEATVODKA

Letters9

Starts withN

Ends withA

Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jul 5, 20259 letters→

About this clue

The clue “It's a straight shot” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 5, 2025 as 8-Down. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with N and ends with A, 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 “It's a straight shot” clue?+

The answer is NEATVODKA (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 5, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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