What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Fancy spirals in calligraphy" from November 19, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Fancy spirals in calligraphy”

This clue appeared as 26-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance

CURLICUES

Letters9

Starts withC

Ends withS

Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Fancy spirals in calligraphy” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 19, 2025 as 26-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with C and ends with S, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Fancy spirals in calligraphy” clue?+

The answer is CURLICUES (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 19, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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