Crossword clue

“Observe the expected formalities”

This clue appeared as 89-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, October 12, 2025. The answer has 11 letters.

Answer · 11 lettersFirst appearance
STANDREMONY
Letters11
Starts withS
Ends withY
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 12, 202511 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Observe the expected formalities” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 12, 2025 as 89-Across. Its answer is a 11-letter word that starts with S and ends with Y, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Observe the expected formalities” clue?+

The answer is STANDREMONY (11 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 12, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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