What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Be on the hunt" from August 24, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Be on the hunt”

This clue appeared as 67-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 24, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

PROWL

Letters5

Starts withP

Ends withL

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Aug 24, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Be on the hunt” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 24, 2025 as 67-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with P and ends with L, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Be on the hunt” clue?+

The answer is PROWL (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 24, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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