What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Swim-bike-run race, for short" from December 9, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Swim-bike-run race, for short”

This clue appeared as 47-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersSeen 2 times

TRI

Letters3

Starts withT

Ends withI

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Swim-bike-run race, for short” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 9, 2025 as 47-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with T and ends with I.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Swim-bike-run race, for short” clue?+

The answer is TRI (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 9, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on December 9, 2025.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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