Crossword clue

“Retail giant that opened its first store in Seattle in 1983”

This clue appeared as 35-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, August 9, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

COSTCO

Letters6

Starts withC

Ends withO

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Aug 9, 20256 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Retail giant that opened its first store in Seattle in 1983” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 9, 2025 as 35-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with C and ends with O.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Retail giant that opened its first store in Seattle in 1983” clue?+

The answer is COSTCO (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 9, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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