Crossword clue
“Grounds”
This clue appeared as 5-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, December 12, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
CAUSELetters5
Starts withC
Ends withE
Vowels3
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| CAUSE | 5 | 1 of 2 |
| REASON | 6 | 1 of 2 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Grounds” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 12, 2025 as 5-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with C and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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.
More clues from this puzzle
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Grounds” clue?+
The answer is CAUSE (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 12, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 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.