Crossword clue
“Particularly particular”
This clue appeared as 70-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, December 14, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
ANALLetters4
Starts withA
Ends withL
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Particularly particular” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 14, 2025 as 70-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with A and ends with L.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Particularly particular” clue?+
The answer is ANAL (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 14, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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