Crossword clue
“What's holding up dessert?”
This clue appeared as 17-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, February 7, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
CONELetters4
Starts withC
Ends withE
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “What's holding up dessert?” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 7, 2025 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with C and ends with E.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “What's holding up dessert?” clue?+
The answer is CONE (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 7, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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