Crossword clue

“Penalty for bank fraud”

This clue appeared as 24-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, December 1, 2025. The answer has 13 letters.

Answer · 13 lettersFirst appearance
FROZENACCOUNT
Letters13
Starts withF
Ends withT
Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Dec 1, 202513 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Penalty for bank fraud” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 1, 2025 as 24-Across. Its answer is a 13-letter phrase that starts with F and ends with T, 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 “Penalty for bank fraud” clue?+

The answer is FROZENACCOUNT (13 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 1, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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