Crossword clue
“Formation of rugby players”
This clue appeared as 14-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 23, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
SCRUMLetters5
Starts withS
Ends withM
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Formation of rugby players” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 23, 2025 as 14-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with M, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Formation of rugby players” clue?+
The answer is SCRUM (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 23, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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