Crossword clue
“Short-tempered”
This clue appeared as 73-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 11, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
TESTYLetters5
Starts withT
Ends withY
Vowels1
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About this clue
The clue “Short-tempered” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 11, 2025 as 73-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with T and ends with Y, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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What is the answer to the “Short-tempered” clue?+
The answer is TESTY (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 11, 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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