What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Faultless" from June 1, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Faultless”

This clue appeared as 85-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, June 1, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

IDEAL

Letters5

Starts withI

Ends withL

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jun 1, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Faultless” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 1, 2025 as 85-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with I and ends with L, 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 “Faultless” clue?+

The answer is IDEAL (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 1, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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