Crossword clue
“Sedative in a zookeeper's dart, informally”
This clue appeared as 20-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
TRANKLetters5
Starts withT
Ends withK
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Sedative in a zookeeper's dart, informally” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 25, 2026 as 20-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with T and ends with K, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Sedative in a zookeeper's dart, informally” clue?+
The answer is TRANK (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 25, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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