Crossword clue
“Breather”
This clue appeared as 69-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersSeen 3 times
RESTLetters4
Starts withR
Ends withT
Vowels1
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| REST | 4 | 2 of 3 |
| PAUSE | 5 | 1 of 3 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Breather” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 14, 2025 as 69-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with R and ends with T.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for May 14, 2025, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Breather” clue?+
The answer is REST (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 14, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 3 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on May 14, 2025.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for May 14, 2025, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.