What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Half-___ (desultory)" from August 7, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Half-___ (desultory)”

This clue appeared as 66-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, August 7, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

ASSED

Letters5

Starts withA

Ends withD

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Half-___ (desultory)” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 7, 2025 as 66-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with D.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Half-___ (desultory)” clue?+

The answer is ASSED (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 7, 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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