Crossword clue

“Penitent person”

This clue appeared as 38-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, April 13, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
ATONER
Letters6
Starts withA
Ends withR
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Apr 13, 20256 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Penitent person” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 13, 2025 as 38-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with A and ends with R, 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 “Penitent person” clue?+

The answer is ATONER (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 13, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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