Crossword clue
“Reason for a successful steal, maybe”
This clue appeared as 122-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 13, 2025. The answer has 7 letters.
Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
LATETAGLetters7
Starts withL
Ends withG
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Reason for a successful steal, maybe” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 13, 2025 as 122-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with L and ends with G, 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 “Reason for a successful steal, maybe” clue?+
The answer is LATETAG (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 13, 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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