Crossword clue

“What to do when life gives you the proverbial items hidden in 17-, 27- and 48-Across”

This clue appeared as 61-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. The answer has 12 letters.

Answer · 12 lettersFirst appearance
MAKELEMONADE
Letters12
Starts withM
Ends withE
Vowels6

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The clue “What to do when life gives you the proverbial items hidden in 17-, 27- and 48-Across” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 4, 2025 as 61-Across. Its answer is a 12-letter word that starts with M and ends with E, with 6 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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What is the answer to the “What to do when life gives you the proverbial items hidden in 17-, 27- and 48-Across” clue?+

The answer is MAKELEMONADE (12 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 4, 2025.

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We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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