Crossword clue

“*Task for a locksmith”

This clue appeared as 25-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
KEYCUTTING
Letters10
Starts withK
Ends withG
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Sep 16, 202510 letters→

About this clue

The clue “*Task for a locksmith” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 16, 2025 as 25-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with K and ends with G, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for September 16, 2025, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “*Task for a locksmith” clue?+

The answer is KEYCUTTING (10 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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