Crossword clue

“Just after birth”

This clue appeared as 9-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
NEONATAL
Letters8
Starts withN
Ends withL
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jul 16, 20258 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Just after birth” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 16, 2025 as 9-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with N and ends with L, 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 “Just after birth” clue?+

The answer is NEONATAL (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 16, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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