Crossword clue
“Silverback, for one”
This clue appeared as 40-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. The answer has 7 letters.
Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
GORILLALetters7
Starts withG
Ends withA
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Silverback, for one” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 9, 2025 as 40-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with G and ends with A, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Silverback, for one” clue?+
The answer is GORILLA (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 9, 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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