Crossword clue

“Receiving a certain hormone treatment”

This clue appeared as 17-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, September 12, 2025. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance

ONESTROGEN

Letters10

Starts withO

Ends withN

Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Sep 12, 202510 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Receiving a certain hormone treatment” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 12, 2025 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with O and ends with N, 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 “Receiving a certain hormone treatment” clue?+

The answer is ONESTROGEN (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 12, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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