What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Perturbation" from May 4, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Perturbation”

This clue appeared as 104-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 4, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

ANGST

Letters5

Starts withA

Ends withT

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Perturbation” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 4, 2025 as 104-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with T, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Perturbation” clue?+

The answer is ANGST (5 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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