Crossword clue
“Verb that sounds like a number ... and is a letter backward”
This clue appeared as 2-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, April 24, 2025. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
ATELetters3
Starts withA
Ends withE
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Verb that sounds like a number ... and is a letter backward” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 24, 2025 as 2-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with A and ends with E.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Verb that sounds like a number ... and is a letter backward” clue?+
The answer is ATE (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 24, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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