Crossword clue
“Word before or after "open"”
This clue appeared as 12-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, June 12, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
WIDELetters4
Starts withW
Ends withE
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Word before or after "open"” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 12, 2025 as 12-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with W and ends with E.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Word before or after "open"” clue?+
The answer is WIDE (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 12, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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