Crossword clue
“Butter alternative”
This clue appeared as 5-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
OLEOLetters4
Starts withO
Ends withO
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Butter alternative” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 22, 2025 as 5-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with O and ends with O, 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 “Butter alternative” clue?+
The answer is OLEO (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 22, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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