What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Word on either side of "against"" from October 25, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Word on either side of "against"”

This clue appeared as 23-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, October 25, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

HOPE

Letters4

Starts withH

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 25, 20254 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Word on either side of "against"” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 25, 2025 as 23-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with H and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Word on either side of "against"” clue?+

The answer is HOPE (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 25, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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