Crossword clue

“Offset, as something on a scale”

This clue appeared as 16-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. The answer has 14 letters.

Answer · 14 lettersFirst appearance
COUNTERBALANCE
Letters14
Starts withC
Ends withE
Vowels6

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jun 18, 202514 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Offset, as something on a scale” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 18, 2025 as 16-Across. Its answer is a 14-letter phrase that starts with C and ends with E, with 6 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Offset, as something on a scale” clue?+

The answer is COUNTERBALANCE (14 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 18, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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