What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Pales in comparison" from August 12, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Pales in comparison”

This clue appeared as 17-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. The answer has 15 letters.

Answer · 15 lettersFirst appearance

CANTHOLDACANDLE

Letters15

Starts withC

Ends withE

Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Aug 12, 202515 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Pales in comparison” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 12, 2025 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 15-letter phrase that starts with C and ends with E, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Pales in comparison” clue?+

The answer is CANTHOLDACANDLE (15 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 12, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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