What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Necessity for off-roading" from May 4, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Necessity for off-roading”

This clue appeared as 69-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 4, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

SHOCKS

Letters6

Starts withS

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Necessity for off-roading” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 4, 2025 as 69-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with S and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Necessity for off-roading” clue?+

The answer is SHOCKS (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 4, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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