Crossword clue
“What strong leadership may be perceived as”
This clue appeared as 80-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 9, 2025. The answer has 9 letters.
Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
BOSSINESSLetters9
Starts withB
Ends withS
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “What strong leadership may be perceived as” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 9, 2025 as 80-Down. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with B and ends with S, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “What strong leadership may be perceived as” clue?+
The answer is BOSSINESS (9 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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