What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Set of ethical standards" from March 24, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Set of ethical standards”

This clue appeared as 33-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, March 24, 2025. The answer has 12 letters.

Answer · 12 lettersFirst appearance

MORALCOMPASS

Letters12

Starts withM

Ends withS

Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Mar 24, 202512 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Set of ethical standards” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 24, 2025 as 33-Across. Its answer is a 12-letter word that starts with M and ends with S, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Set of ethical standards” clue?+

The answer is MORALCOMPASS (12 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 24, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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