Crossword clue
“Fifth wheel”
This clue appeared as 34-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 25, 2025. The answer has 9 letters.
Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
SPARETIRELetters9
Starts withS
Ends withE
Vowels4
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About this clue
The clue “Fifth wheel” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 25, 2025 as 34-Down. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with S and ends with E, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Fifth wheel” clue?+
The answer is SPARETIRE (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 25, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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