Crossword clue
“Materialistic type of the 1980s”
This clue appeared as 38-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, November 1, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
YUPPIELetters6
Starts withY
Ends withE
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Materialistic type of the 1980s” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 1, 2025 as 38-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with Y and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Materialistic type of the 1980s” clue?+
The answer is YUPPIE (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 1, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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