What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Hits from the side, informally" from December 25, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Hits from the side, informally”

This clue appeared as 33-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, December 25, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

TBONES

Letters6

Starts withT

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Dec 25, 20256 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Hits from the side, informally” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 25, 2025 as 33-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with T and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Hits from the side, informally” clue?+

The answer is TBONES (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 25, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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