Crossword clue
“Verb that appears the same when rotated 180º”
This clue appeared as 37-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, August 2, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
SWIMSLetters5
Starts withS
Ends withS
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Verb that appears the same when rotated 180º” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 2, 2025 as 37-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S 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 “Verb that appears the same when rotated 180º” clue?+
The answer is SWIMS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 2, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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