Crossword clue
“Rainbow's shape”
This clue appeared as 55-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
ARCLetters3
Starts withA
Ends withC
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Rainbow's shape” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 24, 2025 as 55-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with A and ends with C.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Rainbow's shape” clue?+
The answer is ARC (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 24, 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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