Crossword clue
“"Creature" that might "attack" a small child”
This clue appeared as 27-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. The answer has 13 letters.
Answer · 13 lettersFirst appearance
TICKLEMONSTERLetters13
Starts withT
Ends withR
Vowels4
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “"Creature" that might "attack" a small child” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 4, 2025 as 27-Across. Its answer is a 13-letter phrase that starts with T and ends with R, 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 “"Creature" that might "attack" a small child” clue?+
The answer is TICKLEMONSTER (13 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 4, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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