Crossword clue
“Waiting to be used”
This clue appeared as 12-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. The answer has 9 letters.
Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
INRESERVELetters9
Starts withI
Ends withE
Vowels4
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Waiting to be used” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 14, 2025 as 12-Down. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with I and ends with E, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Waiting to be used” clue?+
The answer is INRESERVE (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 14, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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