Crossword clue
“Italian "darling" + Top-shelf”
This clue appeared as 36-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, December 4, 2025. The answer has 13 letters.
Answer · 13 lettersFirst appearance
CARAMELDELITELetters13
Starts withC
Ends withE
Vowels6
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Italian "darling" + Top-shelf” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 4, 2025 as 36-Across. Its answer is a 13-letter phrase that starts with C and ends with E, with 6 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Italian "darling" + Top-shelf” clue?+
The answer is CARAMELDELITE (13 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 4, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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