What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Words of defeat" from January 19, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Words of defeat”

This clue appeared as 16-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 19, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times

ILOSE

Letters5

Starts withI

Ends withE

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Words of defeat” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 19, 2025 as 16-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with I and ends with E, 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 “Words of defeat” clue?+

The answer is ILOSE (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 19, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on January 19, 2025.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

Open the full list of answers for January 19, 2025, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.