What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Like a filthy flue" from February 27, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Like a filthy flue”

This clue appeared as 17-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, February 27, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

SOOTY

Letters5

Starts withS

Ends withY

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Feb 27, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Like a filthy flue” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 27, 2025 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with Y.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Like a filthy flue” clue?+

The answer is SOOTY (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 27, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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