Crossword clue
“*Removing lumps from, in a way”
This clue appeared as 28-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, June 5, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
STINGLetters5
Starts withS
Ends withG
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “*Removing lumps from, in a way” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 5, 2025 as 28-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with G, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “*Removing lumps from, in a way” clue?+
The answer is STING (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 5, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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