What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "The masses" from February 16, 2025?

Crossword clue

“The masses”

This clue appeared as 20-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 16, 2025. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance

HOIPOLLOI

Letters9

Starts withH

Ends withI

Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Feb 16, 20259 letters→

About this clue

The clue “The masses” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 16, 2025 as 20-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with H and ends with I, with 5 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 masses” clue?+

The answer is HOIPOLLOI (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 16, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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