What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue ""Words fail me ..."" from May 16, 2025?

Crossword clue

“"Words fail me ..."”

This clue appeared as 17-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 16, 2025. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance

ICANTEVEN

Letters9

Starts withI

Ends withN

Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
May 16, 20259 letters→

About this clue

The clue “"Words fail me ..."” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 16, 2025 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with I and ends with N, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “"Words fail me ..."” clue?+

The answer is ICANTEVEN (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 16, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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