Crossword clue

“Cryptic”

This clue appeared as Down in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, November 20, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
SECRET
Letters6
Starts withS
Ends withT
Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

Newsday Crossword
Nov 20, 20256 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Cryptic” ran in the Newsday Crossword on November 20, 2025 as Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with S and ends with T.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Cryptic” clue?+

The answer is SECRET (6 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of November 20, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the Newsday Crossword.

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