Crossword clue

“Final stop … or a hint to finding the first key letter in this puzzle”

This clue appeared as 39-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 6, 2025. The answer has 12 letters.

Answer · 12 lettersFirst appearance

ENDOFTHEROAD

Letters12

Starts withE

Ends withD

Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jul 6, 202512 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Final stop … or a hint to finding the first key letter in this puzzle” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 6, 2025 as 39-Down. Its answer is a 12-letter word that starts with E and ends with D, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Final stop … or a hint to finding the first key letter in this puzzle” clue?+

The answer is ENDOFTHEROAD (12 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 6, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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