Crossword clue
“Flies off the handle”
This clue appeared as 9-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. The answer has 7 letters.
Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
LOSESITLetters7
Starts withL
Ends withT
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Flies off the handle” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 23, 2025 as 9-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with L and ends with T, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Flies off the handle” clue?+
The answer is LOSESIT (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 23, 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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