Crossword clue
“"Honest to goodness!"”
This clue appeared as 9-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 3 times
TRULYLetters5
Starts withT
Ends withY
Vowels1
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| REAL | 4 | 2 of 3 |
| TRULY | 5 | 1 of 3 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “"Honest to goodness!"” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 18, 2025 as 9-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with T and ends with Y, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “"Honest to goodness!"” clue?+
The answer is TRULY (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 18, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 3 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on March 18, 2025.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for March 18, 2025, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.