Crossword clue

“"The ability to be ill-at-ease inconspicuously," per Earl Wilson”

This clue appeared as 21-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, June 26, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
POISE
Letters5
Starts withP
Ends withE
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jun 26, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “"The ability to be ill-at-ease inconspicuously," per Earl Wilson” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 26, 2025 as 21-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with P and ends with E, 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 “"The ability to be ill-at-ease inconspicuously," per Earl Wilson” clue?+

The answer is POISE (5 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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