Crossword clue

“*Stand before a meeting”

This clue appeared as 29-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 30, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
LEASE
Letters5
Starts withL
Ends withE
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

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Oct 30, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “*Stand before a meeting” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 30, 2025 as 29-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with L and ends with E, 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 “*Stand before a meeting” clue?+

The answer is LEASE (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 30, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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