Crossword clue
“Precocious literary resident of the Plaza Hotel”
This clue appeared as 2-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, December 4, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
ELOISELetters6
Starts withE
Ends withE
Vowels4
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Precocious literary resident of the Plaza Hotel” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 4, 2025 as 2-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with E and ends with E, 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 “Precocious literary resident of the Plaza Hotel” clue?+
The answer is ELOISE (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 4, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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