Crossword clue
“Establishment where things are cut and dried?”
This clue appeared as 2-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, May 15, 2025. The answer has 9 letters.
Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
HAIRSALONLetters9
Starts withH
Ends withN
Vowels4
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Establishment where things are cut and dried?” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 15, 2025 as 2-Down. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with H and ends with N, 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 “Establishment where things are cut and dried?” clue?+
The answer is HAIRSALON (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 15, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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