Crossword clue
“Units equal to nine inches”
This clue appeared as 5-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, August 21, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
SPANSLetters5
Starts withS
Ends withS
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Units equal to nine inches” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 21, 2025 as 5-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 “Units equal to nine inches” clue?+
The answer is SPANS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 21, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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