Crossword clue
“Vessel with two silent letters”
This clue appeared as 41-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, August 30, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
YACHTLetters5
Starts withY
Ends withT
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Vessel with two silent letters” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 30, 2025 as 41-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with Y and ends with T, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Vessel with two silent letters” clue?+
The answer is YACHT (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 30, 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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