Crossword clue

“Active and enthusiastic sort”

This clue appeared as 9-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
BUSYBEE
Letters7
Starts withB
Ends withE
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Dec 16, 20257 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Active and enthusiastic sort” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 16, 2025 as 9-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with B and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Active and enthusiastic sort” clue?+

The answer is BUSYBEE (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 16, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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