Crossword clue
“Trace”
This clue appeared as 58-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, December 27, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersSeen 2 times
IOTALetters4
Starts withI
Ends withA
Vowels3
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| HINT | 4 | 1 of 2 |
| IOTA | 4 | 1 of 2 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Trace” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 27, 2025 as 58-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with I and ends with A, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for December 27, 2025, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
More clues from this puzzle
1AOrg. that organizes rec leagues4 letters5A___ Seton, author of "Foxfire" and "Katherine"4 letters9AInterloper whom no one seems to know, informally5 letters14AAudio sensors4 letters15ARing on a coaster?10 letters17AIt offers a narrow point of view4 letters18A"At this point, that's no surprise"10 letters19APrice-ending digits, often5 letters
FAQ
What is the answer to the “Trace” clue?+
The answer is IOTA (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 27, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on December 27, 2025.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for December 27, 2025, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.