Crossword clue

“Whirling visual effects in video games”

This clue appeared as 11-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance

PORTALS

Letters7

Starts withP

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Whirling visual effects in video games” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 22, 2025 as 11-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with P and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Whirling visual effects in video games” clue?+

The answer is PORTALS (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 22, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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