Crossword clue

“Start of a quip by comic Steven Wright”

This clue appeared as 20-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, January 2, 2025. The answer has 14 letters.

Answer · 14 lettersFirst appearance
WHYISNTTHEWORD
Letters14
Starts withW
Ends withD
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jan 2, 202514 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Start of a quip by comic Steven Wright” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 2, 2025 as 20-Across. Its answer is a 14-letter phrase that starts with W and ends with D, 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 “Start of a quip by comic Steven Wright” clue?+

The answer is WHYISNTTHEWORD (14 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 2, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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