Crossword clue

“Feared scuba diving affliction, with "the"”

This clue appeared as 38-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, April 14, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
BENDS
Letters5
Starts withB
Ends withS
Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Apr 14, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Feared scuba diving affliction, with "the"” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 14, 2025 as 38-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with B and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Feared scuba diving affliction, with "the"” clue?+

The answer is BENDS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 14, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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