What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Bell for the telephone, for one" from June 26, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Bell for the telephone, for one”

This clue appeared as 16-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, June 26, 2025. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance

PATENTEE

Letters8

Starts withP

Ends withE

Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jun 26, 20258 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Bell for the telephone, for one” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 26, 2025 as 16-Across. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with P and ends with E, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Bell for the telephone, for one” clue?+

The answer is PATENTEE (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 26, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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