What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Crept cautiously" from November 21, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Crept cautiously”

This clue appeared as 5-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, November 21, 2025. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance

TIPTOED

Letters7

Starts withT

Ends withD

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Nov 21, 20257 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Crept cautiously” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 21, 2025 as 5-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with T and ends with D, 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 “Crept cautiously” clue?+

The answer is TIPTOED (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 21, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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