What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "The" from February 12, 2025?

Crossword clue

“The”

This clue appeared as 20-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. The answer has 15 letters.

Answer · 15 lettersFirst appearance

DEFINITEARTICLE

Letters15

Starts withD

Ends withE

Vowels7

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Feb 12, 202515 letters→

About this clue

The clue “The” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 12, 2025 as 20-Across. Its answer is a 15-letter phrase that starts with D and ends with E, with 7 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “The” clue?+

The answer is DEFINITEARTICLE (15 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 12, 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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