Crossword clue

“1981 hit by Queen and David Bowie”

This clue appeared as 36-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, February 17, 2025. The answer has 13 letters.

Answer · 13 lettersFirst appearance
UNDERPRESSURE
Letters13
Starts withU
Ends withE
Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Feb 17, 202513 letters→

About this clue

The clue “1981 hit by Queen and David Bowie” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 17, 2025 as 36-Across. Its answer is a 13-letter phrase that starts with U and ends with E, 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 “1981 hit by Queen and David Bowie” clue?+

The answer is UNDERPRESSURE (13 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 17, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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