Crossword clue

“Purchases that come with metal plates”

This clue appeared as 53-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 24, 2025. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
TAPSHOES
Letters8
Starts withT
Ends withS
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Aug 24, 20258 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Purchases that come with metal plates” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 24, 2025 as 53-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with T and ends with S, 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 “Purchases that come with metal plates” clue?+

The answer is TAPSHOES (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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