What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "It's needed to stay calm" from August 7, 2025?

Crossword clue

“It's needed to stay calm”

This clue appeared as 24-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, August 7, 2025. The answer has 11 letters.

Answer · 11 lettersFirst appearance

SELFCOMMAND

Letters11

Starts withS

Ends withD

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Aug 7, 202511 letters→

About this clue

The clue “It's needed to stay calm” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 7, 2025 as 24-Down. Its answer is a 11-letter word that starts with S and ends with D, 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 “It's needed to stay calm” clue?+

The answer is SELFCOMMAND (11 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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