What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Applications of polish" from September 21, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Applications of polish”

This clue appeared as 2-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, September 21, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

COATS

Letters5

Starts withC

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Sep 21, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Applications of polish” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 21, 2025 as 2-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with C and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Applications of polish” clue?+

The answer is COATS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 21, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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