Crossword clue

“Not quite right ... or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters”

This clue appeared as 35-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. The answer has 15 letters.

Answer · 15 lettersFirst appearance
CLOSEBUTNOCIGAR
Letters15
Starts withC
Ends withR
Vowels6

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Apr 15, 202515 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Not quite right ... or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 15, 2025 as 35-Across. Its answer is a 15-letter phrase that starts with C and ends with R, with 6 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for April 15, 2025, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Not quite right ... or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters” clue?+

The answer is CLOSEBUTNOCIGAR (15 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 15, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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