What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Remains overhead, say" from May 16, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Remains overhead, say”

This clue appeared as 7-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 16, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

HOVERS

Letters6

Starts withH

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
May 16, 20256 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Remains overhead, say” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 16, 2025 as 7-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with H and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Remains overhead, say” clue?+

The answer is HOVERS (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 16, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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