Crossword clue
“Years of decline”
This clue appeared as 20-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, January 23, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
DOTAGELetters6
Starts withD
Ends withE
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Years of decline” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 23, 2025 as 20-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with D 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 “Years of decline” clue?+
The answer is DOTAGE (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 23, 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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