Crossword clue

“They help build characters”

This clue appeared as 11-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, March 29, 2025. The answer has 11 letters.

Answer · 11 lettersFirst appearance
BACKSTORIES
Letters11
Starts withB
Ends withS
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Mar 29, 202511 letters→

About this clue

The clue “They help build characters” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 29, 2025 as 11-Down. Its answer is a 11-letter word that starts with B 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 “They help build characters” clue?+

The answer is BACKSTORIES (11 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 29, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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