What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Hail Mary's path" from October 9, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Hail Mary's path”

This clue appeared as 9-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 9, 2025. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

ARC

Letters3

Starts withA

Ends withC

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 9, 20253 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Hail Mary's path” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 9, 2025 as 9-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with A and ends with C.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Hail Mary's path” clue?+

The answer is ARC (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 9, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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