Crossword clue

“Independence Day banger”

This clue appeared as 17-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 11, 2025. The answer has 11 letters.

Answer · 11 lettersFirst appearance
FIRECRACKER
Letters11
Starts withF
Ends withR
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Aug 11, 202511 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Independence Day banger” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 11, 2025 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 11-letter word that starts with F and ends with R, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Independence Day banger” clue?+

The answer is FIRECRACKER (11 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 11, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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