Crossword clue

“Some diving briefs”

This clue appeared as 44-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 31, 2025. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
SPEEDOS
Letters7
Starts withS
Ends withS
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 31, 20257 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Some diving briefs” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 31, 2025 as 44-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with S and ends with S, 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 “Some diving briefs” clue?+

The answer is SPEEDOS (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 31, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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