Crossword clue
“When mating typically occurs”
This clue appeared as 118-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, October 12, 2025. The answer has 7 letters.
Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
ENDGAMELetters7
Starts withE
Ends withE
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “When mating typically occurs” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 12, 2025 as 118-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with E and ends with E, 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 “When mating typically occurs” clue?+
The answer is ENDGAME (7 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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