What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Like a chill wind" from November 5, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Like a chill wind”

This clue appeared as 19-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

NIPPY

Letters5

Starts withN

Ends withY

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Nov 5, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Like a chill wind” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 5, 2025 as 19-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with N and ends with Y, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Like a chill wind” clue?+

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

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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