Crossword clue
“Axolotl lookalikes”
This clue appeared as 38-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, November 29, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
NEWTSLetters5
Starts withN
Ends withS
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Axolotl lookalikes” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 29, 2025 as 38-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with N and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Axolotl lookalikes” clue?+
The answer is NEWTS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 29, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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