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

Crossword clue

“Suspenseful”

This clue appeared as 40-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, November 21, 2025. The answer has 13 letters.

Answer · 13 lettersFirst appearance

HEARTSTOPPING

Letters13

Starts withH

Ends withG

Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Nov 21, 202513 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Suspenseful” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 21, 2025 as 40-Across. Its answer is a 13-letter phrase that starts with H and ends with G, 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 “Suspenseful” clue?+

The answer is HEARTSTOPPING (13 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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