Crossword clue

“Time of abstinence”

This clue appeared as 13-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, August 22, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
LENT
Letters4
Starts withL
Ends withT
Vowels1

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The clue “Time of abstinence” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 22, 2025 as 13-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with L and ends with T.

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What is the answer to the “Time of abstinence” clue?+

The answer is LENT (4 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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