Crossword clue
“Tightens one's ice skates, e.g.”
This clue appeared as 40-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, January 13, 2025. The answer has 7 letters.
Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
LACESUPLetters7
Starts withL
Ends withP
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Tightens one's ice skates, e.g.” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 13, 2025 as 40-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with L and ends with P, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Tightens one's ice skates, e.g.” clue?+
The answer is LACESUP (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 13, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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