Crossword clue
“They may go in for cursing”
This clue appeared as 4-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, December 27, 2025. The answer has 9 letters.
Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
ASTERISKSLetters9
Starts withA
Ends withS
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “They may go in for cursing” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 27, 2025 as 4-Down. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with A and ends with S, 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 “They may go in for cursing” clue?+
The answer is ASTERISKS (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 27, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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