What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Become crunchy in the oven" from March 9, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Become crunchy in the oven”

This clue appeared as 12-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 9, 2025. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance

CRISPUP

Letters7

Starts withC

Ends withP

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Mar 9, 20257 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Become crunchy in the oven” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 9, 2025 as 12-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with C and ends with P.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Become crunchy in the oven” clue?+

The answer is CRISPUP (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 9, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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