Crossword clue
“Playground pathogen”
This clue appeared as 11-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
COOTIELetters6
Starts withC
Ends withE
Vowels4
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Playground pathogen” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 21, 2025 as 11-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with C and ends with E, 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 “Playground pathogen” clue?+
The answer is COOTIE (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 21, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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