Crossword clue
“*"The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a ___ to be kindled": Plutarch”
This clue appeared as 45-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, April 17, 2025. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
FIRLetters3
Starts withF
Ends withR
Vowels1
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About this clue
The clue “*"The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a ___ to be kindled": Plutarch” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 17, 2025 as 45-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with F and ends with R.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “*"The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a ___ to be kindled": Plutarch” clue?+
The answer is FIR (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 17, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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