Crossword clue
“"I was reading a book about mazes ... I got lost in it," e.g.”
This clue appeared as 39-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, June 20, 2025. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
PUNLetters3
Starts withP
Ends withN
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “"I was reading a book about mazes ... I got lost in it," e.g.” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 20, 2025 as 39-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with P and ends with N.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “"I was reading a book about mazes ... I got lost in it," e.g.” clue?+
The answer is PUN (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 20, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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