Crossword clue

“Parent who foolishly wore stiletto heels to a garden event?”

This clue appeared as 117-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, June 22, 2025. The answer has 12 letters.

Answer · 12 lettersFirst appearance

MOTHERINLAWN

Letters12

Starts withM

Ends withN

Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jun 22, 202512 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Parent who foolishly wore stiletto heels to a garden event?” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 22, 2025 as 117-Across. Its answer is a 12-letter word that starts with M and ends with N, 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 “Parent who foolishly wore stiletto heels to a garden event?” clue?+

The answer is MOTHERINLAWN (12 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 22, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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