Crossword clue
“Sounding as if the speaker has some swollen glands”
This clue appeared as 84-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 16, 2025. The answer has 9 letters.
Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
ADENOIDALLetters9
Starts withA
Ends withL
Vowels5
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Sounding as if the speaker has some swollen glands” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 16, 2025 as 84-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with A 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 “Sounding as if the speaker has some swollen glands” clue?+
The answer is ADENOIDAL (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 16, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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