Crossword clue

“It "lies just halfway between rashness and cowardice," per Miguel de Cervantes”

This clue appeared as 15-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, October 4, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

VALOR

Letters5

Starts withV

Ends withR

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “It "lies just halfway between rashness and cowardice," per Miguel de Cervantes” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 4, 2025 as 15-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with V and ends with R.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “It "lies just halfway between rashness and cowardice," per Miguel de Cervantes” clue?+

The answer is VALOR (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 4, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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