Crossword clue
“Microsoft offering whose name sounds like two letters of the alphabet”
This clue appeared as 17-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, July 17, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
EXCELLetters5
Starts withE
Ends withL
Vowels2
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About this clue
The clue “Microsoft offering whose name sounds like two letters of the alphabet” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 17, 2025 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with E and ends with L.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Microsoft offering whose name sounds like two letters of the alphabet” clue?+
The answer is EXCEL (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 17, 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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