Crossword clue

“Beatles song with the lyric "Should five percent appear too small, be thankful I don't take it all"”

This clue appeared as 9-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, May 12, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

TAXMAN

Letters6

Starts withT

Ends withN

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
May 12, 20256 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Beatles song with the lyric "Should five percent appear too small, be thankful I don't take it all"” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 12, 2025 as 9-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with T and ends with N.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Beatles song with the lyric "Should five percent appear too small, be thankful I don't take it all"” clue?+

The answer is TAXMAN (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 12, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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