What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Takes up, as some new pants" from June 18, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Takes up, as some new pants”

This clue appeared as 65-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

HEMS

Letters4

Starts withH

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jun 18, 20254 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Takes up, as some new pants” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 18, 2025 as 65-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with H and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Takes up, as some new pants” clue?+

The answer is HEMS (4 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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