What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Debater's skill" from August 24, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Debater's skill”

This clue appeared as 73-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 24, 2025. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance

RHETORIC

Letters8

Starts withR

Ends withC

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Aug 24, 20258 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Debater's skill” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 24, 2025 as 73-Across. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with R and ends with C, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Debater's skill” clue?+

The answer is RHETORIC (8 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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