Crossword clue
“Mate's reply”
This clue appeared as 3-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, June 20, 2025. The answer has 10 letters.
Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
AYECAPTAINLetters10
Starts withA
Ends withN
Vowels5
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Mate's reply” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 20, 2025 as 3-Down. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with A and ends with N, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Mate's reply” clue?+
The answer is AYECAPTAIN (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 20, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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