What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "What a bad assistant might be" from April 17, 2025?

Crossword clue

“What a bad assistant might be”

This clue appeared as 9-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, April 17, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

NOHELP

Letters6

Starts withN

Ends withP

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Apr 17, 20256 letters→

About this clue

The clue “What a bad assistant might be” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 17, 2025 as 9-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with N and ends with P.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “What a bad assistant might be” clue?+

The answer is NOHELP (6 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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