Crossword clue
“Make hard to read”
This clue appeared as 51-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
ENCODELetters6
Starts withE
Ends withE
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Make hard to read” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 18, 2025 as 51-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with E 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 “Make hard to read” clue?+
The answer is ENCODE (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 18, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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