What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Pond honker" from June 9, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Pond honker”

This clue appeared as 68-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, June 9, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

GOOSE

Letters5

Starts withG

Ends withE

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jun 9, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Pond honker” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 9, 2025 as 68-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with G 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 “Pond honker” clue?+

The answer is GOOSE (5 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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