Crossword clue

“Guide for writing a perfect letter”

This clue appeared as 48-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 31, 2025. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
STENCIL
Letters7
Starts withS
Ends withL
Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Aug 31, 20257 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Guide for writing a perfect letter” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 31, 2025 as 48-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with S and ends with L.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Guide for writing a perfect letter” clue?+

The answer is STENCIL (7 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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