Crossword clue
“Unwitting mark”
This clue appeared as 43-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, December 5, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
PATSYLetters5
Starts withP
Ends withY
Vowels1
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About this clue
The clue “Unwitting mark” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 5, 2025 as 43-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with P and ends with Y, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Unwitting mark” clue?+
The answer is PATSY (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 5, 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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