Crossword clue
“A pie to the face, slipping on a banana peel, etc.”
This clue appeared as 20-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, February 22, 2025. The answer has 9 letters.
Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
SLAPSTICKLetters9
Starts withS
Ends withK
Vowels2
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About this clue
The clue “A pie to the face, slipping on a banana peel, etc.” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 22, 2025 as 20-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with S and ends with K.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “A pie to the face, slipping on a banana peel, etc.” clue?+
The answer is SLAPSTICK (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 22, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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