What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Avoid ___ (GPS option)" from August 17, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Avoid ___ (GPS option)”

This clue appeared as 29-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 17, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

TOLLS

Letters5

Starts withT

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Aug 17, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Avoid ___ (GPS option)” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 17, 2025 as 29-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with T 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 “Avoid ___ (GPS option)” clue?+

The answer is TOLLS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 17, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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