Crossword clue

“Easter or Passover, but not Christmas”

This clue appeared as 26-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, June 9, 2025. The answer has 12 letters.

Answer · 12 lettersFirst appearance
MOVABLEFEAST
Letters12
Starts withM
Ends withT
Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jun 9, 202512 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Easter or Passover, but not Christmas” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 9, 2025 as 26-Across. Its answer is a 12-letter word that starts with M and ends with T, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Easter or Passover, but not Christmas” clue?+

The answer is MOVABLEFEAST (12 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 9, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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