Crossword clue
“"Fiddlesticks!"”
This clue appeared as 21-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, December 12, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 6 times
SHOOTLetters5
Starts withS
Ends withT
Vowels2
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| DRAT | 4 | 2 of 6 |
| DARNITALL | 9 | 1 of 6 |
| BAH | 3 | 1 of 6 |
| SHOOT | 5 | 1 of 6 |
| NUTS | 4 | 1 of 6 |
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About this clue
The clue “"Fiddlesticks!"” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 12, 2025 as 21-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with T.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for December 12, 2025, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “"Fiddlesticks!"” clue?+
The answer is SHOOT (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 12, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 6 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on December 12, 2025.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for December 12, 2025, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.