What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Like Brutalist architecture" from July 5, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Like Brutalist architecture”

This clue appeared as 45-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, July 5, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

BLOCKY

Letters6

Starts withB

Ends withY

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jul 5, 20256 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Like Brutalist architecture” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 5, 2025 as 45-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with B and ends with Y, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Like Brutalist architecture” clue?+

The answer is BLOCKY (6 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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