Crossword clue
“Ancient creepy-crawlies”
This clue appeared as 17-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, September 19, 2025. The answer has 10 letters.
Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
TRILOBITESLetters10
Starts withT
Ends withS
Vowels4
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Ancient creepy-crawlies” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 19, 2025 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with T and ends with S, 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 “Ancient creepy-crawlies” clue?+
The answer is TRILOBITES (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 19, 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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