Crossword clue
“Enemy vessels in W.W. II”
This clue appeared as 56-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
UBOATSLetters6
Starts withU
Ends withS
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Enemy vessels in W.W. II” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 2, 2025 as 56-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with U and ends with S, 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 “Enemy vessels in W.W. II” clue?+
The answer is UBOATS (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 2, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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