What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Move from an acrobat or breakdancer" from May 12, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Move from an acrobat or breakdancer”

This clue appeared as 42-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, May 12, 2025. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance

HANDSTAND

Letters9

Starts withH

Ends withD

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Move from an acrobat or breakdancer” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 12, 2025 as 42-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with H and ends with D.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Move from an acrobat or breakdancer” clue?+

The answer is HANDSTAND (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 12, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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