Crossword clue
“Breather”
This clue appeared as 30-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, February 22, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 3 times
PAUSELetters5
Starts withP
Ends withE
Vowels3
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| REST | 4 | 2 of 3 |
| PAUSE | 5 | 1 of 3 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Breather” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 22, 2025 as 30-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with P and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for February 22, 2025, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
More clues from this puzzle
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Breather” clue?+
The answer is PAUSE (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 22, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 3 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on February 22, 2025.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for February 22, 2025, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.