What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Formally forces out" from June 25, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Formally forces out”

This clue appeared as 34-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

EXILES

Letters6

Starts withE

Ends withS

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jun 25, 20256 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Formally forces out” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 25, 2025 as 34-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with E and ends with S, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Formally forces out” clue?+

The answer is EXILES (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 25, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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