Crossword clue
“Treasure-seeking woodcutter of folklore”
This clue appeared as 18-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 12, 2025. The answer has 7 letters.
Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
ALIBABALetters7
Starts withA
Ends withA
Vowels4
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Treasure-seeking woodcutter of folklore” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 12, 2025 as 18-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with A and ends with A, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Treasure-seeking woodcutter of folklore” clue?+
The answer is ALIBABA (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 12, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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