What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Secluded valleys" from November 3, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Secluded valleys”

This clue appeared as 15-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, November 3, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

DELLS

Letters5

Starts withD

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Nov 3, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Secluded valleys” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 3, 2025 as 15-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with D 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 “Secluded valleys” clue?+

The answer is DELLS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 3, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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