Crossword clue

“Ideal resolution”

This clue appeared as 17-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, August 22, 2025. The answer has 15 letters.

Answer · 15 lettersFirst appearance
FAIRYTALEENDING
Letters15
Starts withF
Ends withG
Vowels6

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The clue “Ideal resolution” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 22, 2025 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 15-letter phrase that starts with F and ends with G, with 6 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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What is the answer to the “Ideal resolution” clue?+

The answer is FAIRYTALEENDING (15 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 22, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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