What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "New customs might incite them" from September 20, 2025?

Crossword clue

“New customs might incite them”

This clue appeared as 15-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, September 20, 2025. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance

TRADEWARS

Letters9

Starts withT

Ends withS

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Sep 20, 20259 letters→

About this clue

The clue “New customs might incite them” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 20, 2025 as 15-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with T and ends with S, 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 20, 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 “New customs might incite them” clue?+

The answer is TRADEWARS (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 20, 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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