Crossword clue

“Rejected, as an application”

This clue appeared as 45-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, July 21, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
DENIED
Letters6
Starts withD
Ends withD
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jul 21, 20256 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Rejected, as an application” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 21, 2025 as 45-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with D and ends with D, 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 “Rejected, as an application” clue?+

The answer is DENIED (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 21, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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