What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Proof of a plot" from August 29, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Proof of a plot”

This clue appeared as 23-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, August 29, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

DEED

Letters4

Starts withD

Ends withD

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Proof of a plot” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 29, 2025 as 23-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with D and ends with D.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Proof of a plot” clue?+

The answer is DEED (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 29, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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