What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Single ___ (tourney type)" from May 8, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Single ___ (tourney type)”

This clue appeared as 18-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, May 8, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

ELIM

Letters4

Starts withE

Ends withM

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Single ___ (tourney type)” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 8, 2025 as 18-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with E and ends with M.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Single ___ (tourney type)” clue?+

The answer is ELIM (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 8, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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