Crossword clue
“They barely scratch the surface”
This clue appeared as 81-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, June 29, 2025. The answer has 9 letters.
Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
ICESKATESLetters9
Starts withI
Ends withS
Vowels4
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About this clue
The clue “They barely scratch the surface” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 29, 2025 as 81-Down. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with I and ends with S, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “They barely scratch the surface” clue?+
The answer is ICESKATES (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 29, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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