Crossword clue

“Device for cutting bangs?”

This clue appeared as 42-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 31, 2025. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
SILENCER
Letters8
Starts withS
Ends withR
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Aug 31, 20258 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Device for cutting bangs?” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 31, 2025 as 42-Across. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with S and ends with R, 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 “Device for cutting bangs?” clue?+

The answer is SILENCER (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 31, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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