Crossword clue

“Hard to understand”

This clue appeared as 18-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, October 5, 2025. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
CLEARASMUD
Letters10
Starts withC
Ends withD
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 5, 202510 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Hard to understand” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 5, 2025 as 18-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with C and ends with D, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Hard to understand” clue?+

The answer is CLEARASMUD (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 5, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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