Crossword clue
“A couple of melees ... or put into new, simpler words without changing the meaning?”
This clue appeared as 62-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. The answer has 10 letters.
Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
FRAYSFRAYSLetters10
Starts withF
Ends withS
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “A couple of melees ... or put into new, simpler words without changing the meaning?” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 24, 2025 as 62-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with F and ends with S.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “A couple of melees ... or put into new, simpler words without changing the meaning?” clue?+
The answer is FRAYSFRAYS (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 24, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
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