Crossword clue

“In the dark about something nefarious”

This clue appeared as 9-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. The answer has 12 letters.

Answer · 12 lettersFirst appearance
NONETHEWISER
Letters12
Starts withN
Ends withR
Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jan 1, 202512 letters→

About this clue

The clue “In the dark about something nefarious” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 1, 2025 as 9-Down. Its answer is a 12-letter word that starts with N and ends with R, 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 “In the dark about something nefarious” clue?+

The answer is NONETHEWISER (12 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 1, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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