Crossword clue
“They "can obscure the truth," per Maya Angelou”
This clue appeared as 46-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, April 18, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
FACTSLetters5
Starts withF
Ends withS
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “They "can obscure the truth," per Maya Angelou” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 18, 2025 as 46-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with F 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 “They "can obscure the truth," per Maya Angelou” clue?+
The answer is FACTS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 18, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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