What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Posts on a battleship, say" from December 2, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Posts on a battleship, say”

This clue appeared as 1-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

MASTS

Letters5

Starts withM

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Dec 2, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Posts on a battleship, say” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 2, 2025 as 1-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with M and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Posts on a battleship, say” clue?+

The answer is MASTS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 2, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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