Crossword clue
“Attack words that might be spoken as a compliment”
This clue appeared as 14-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, February 22, 2025. The answer has 8 letters.
Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
IHATEYOULetters8
Starts withI
Ends withU
Vowels5
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Attack words that might be spoken as a compliment” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 22, 2025 as 14-Across. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with I and ends with U, 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 “Attack words that might be spoken as a compliment” clue?+
The answer is IHATEYOU (8 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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