What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "New Balance competitor" from November 9, 2025?

Crossword clue

“New Balance competitor”

This clue appeared as 78-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 9, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

ASICS

Letters5

Starts withA

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Nov 9, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “New Balance competitor” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 9, 2025 as 78-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “New Balance competitor” clue?+

The answer is ASICS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 9, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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