Crossword clue
“Philosopher who wrote the "Tao Te Ching"”
This clue appeared as 2-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
LAOTZULetters6
Starts withL
Ends withU
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Philosopher who wrote the "Tao Te Ching"” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 18, 2025 as 2-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with L and ends with U, 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 “Philosopher who wrote the "Tao Te Ching"” clue?+
The answer is LAOTZU (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 18, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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