Crossword clue

“Rely on the hospitality of friends for lodging”

This clue appeared as 35-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance

COUCHSURF

Letters9

Starts withC

Ends withF

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jun 18, 20259 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Rely on the hospitality of friends for lodging” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 18, 2025 as 35-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with C and ends with F, 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 “Rely on the hospitality of friends for lodging” clue?+

The answer is COUCHSURF (9 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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