Crossword clue

“Famed lawyer in the 1925 Scopes Monkey Trial”

This clue appeared as 80-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, December 21, 2025. The answer has 14 letters.

Answer · 14 lettersFirst appearance

CLARENCEDARROW

Letters14

Starts withC

Ends withW

Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Dec 21, 202514 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Famed lawyer in the 1925 Scopes Monkey Trial” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 21, 2025 as 80-Down. Its answer is a 14-letter phrase that starts with C and ends with W, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Famed lawyer in the 1925 Scopes Monkey Trial” clue?+

The answer is CLARENCEDARROW (14 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 21, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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