What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "___ change (a measly amount)" from September 15, 2025?

Crossword clue

“___ change (a measly amount)”

This clue appeared as 9-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, September 15, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

CHUMP

Letters5

Starts withC

Ends withP

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “___ change (a measly amount)” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 15, 2025 as 9-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with C and ends with P, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “___ change (a measly amount)” clue?+

The answer is CHUMP (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 15, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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