Crossword clue
“Remove surgically, as tissue”
This clue appeared as 33-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, September 28, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
ABLATELetters6
Starts withA
Ends withE
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Remove surgically, as tissue” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 28, 2025 as 33-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with A and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Remove surgically, as tissue” clue?+
The answer is ABLATE (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 28, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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