What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Triangular bones that fuse in adulthood" from June 7, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Triangular bones that fuse in adulthood”

This clue appeared as 9-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, June 7, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

SACRA

Letters5

Starts withS

Ends withA

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Triangular bones that fuse in adulthood” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 7, 2025 as 9-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with A.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Triangular bones that fuse in adulthood” clue?+

The answer is SACRA (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 7, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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