“Apt clue for the circled letters”
This clue appeared as 22-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, June 29, 2025. The answer has 15 letters.
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| TOPRANKINGROYAL | 15 | 1 of 7 |
| TOLKIENTREECREATURE | 19 | 1 of 7 |
| NINETIMESOUTOFTEN | 17 | 1 of 7 |
| PACIFISTSRENOUNCEMENT | 21 | 1 of 7 |
| OURHOMENEARTHESUN | 17 | 1 of 7 |
| CASTAREALLYLONGLOOK | 19 | 1 of 7 |
| MOUSEERADICATOR | 15 | 1 of 7 |
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About this clue
The clue “Apt clue for the circled letters” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 29, 2025 as 22-Across. Its answer is a 15-letter phrase that starts with T and ends with L, 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 “Apt clue for the circled letters” clue?+
The answer is TOPRANKINGROYAL (15 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 29, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 7 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on June 29, 2025.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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