What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Not bad, but not great" from September 16, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Not bad, but not great”

This clue appeared as 54-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

SOSO

Letters4

Starts withS

Ends withO

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Sep 16, 20254 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Not bad, but not great” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 16, 2025 as 54-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with S and ends with O.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Not bad, but not great” clue?+

The answer is SOSO (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 16, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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