Crossword clue
“Like the most pedantic pedant”
This clue appeared as 5-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, October 26, 2025. The answer has 8 letters.
Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
PETTIESTLetters8
Starts withP
Ends withT
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Like the most pedantic pedant” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 26, 2025 as 5-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with P and ends with T, 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 “Like the most pedantic pedant” clue?+
The answer is PETTIEST (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 26, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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