What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Apple skins?" from August 9, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Apple skins?”

This clue appeared as 17-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, August 9, 2025. The answer has 11 letters.

Answer · 11 lettersFirst appearance

IPHONECASES

Letters11

Starts withI

Ends withS

Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Aug 9, 202511 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Apple skins?” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 9, 2025 as 17-Down. Its answer is a 11-letter word that starts with I and ends with S, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Apple skins?” clue?+

The answer is IPHONECASES (11 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 9, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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