What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Like some patches" from June 8, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Like some patches”

This clue appeared as 59-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, June 8, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

IRONON

Letters6

Starts withI

Ends withN

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jun 8, 20256 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Like some patches” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 8, 2025 as 59-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with I and ends with N, 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 “Like some patches” clue?+

The answer is IRONON (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 8, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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