Crossword clue

“A Strange Loop”

This clue appeared as 47-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, December 28, 2025. The answer has 11 letters.

Answer · 11 lettersFirst appearance
MOBIUSSTRIP
Letters11
Starts withM
Ends withP
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Dec 28, 202511 letters→

About this clue

The clue “A Strange Loop” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 28, 2025 as 47-Across. Its answer is a 11-letter word that starts with M and ends with P, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “A Strange Loop” clue?+

The answer is MOBIUSSTRIP (11 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 28, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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